The average train between Formby and Preston takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Formby to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Formby and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Formby to Preston. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Preston station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Formby to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Formby to Preston train tickets online with Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Formby and Preston is 33.1 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Preston via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 7m.
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