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Trip Overview

The average train between Formby and Whitby takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Formby to Whitby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 41m
Duration
195 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain train
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Middlesbroughtrain train
  3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain train
7h 2m
£61–109

Formby to Whitby train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Formby and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 9:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Whitby at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited12h 53m • 3 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited12h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 59m • 3 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 56m • 3 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 14m • 3 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited12h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 59m • 3 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 56m • 3 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 14m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited12h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 59m • 3 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 56m • 3 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 14m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited12h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 59m • 3 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 56m • 3 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 14m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited12h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 59m • 3 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 56m • 3 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 14m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited12h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 59m • 3 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 56m • 3 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 14m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Formby to Whitby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 194.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Formby, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Formby to Whitby via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Leeds, and Middlesbrough in around 7h 2m.

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