The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Formby takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Formby. 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) and Formby. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Formby at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Formby. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Formby station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Airport station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Formby station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Formby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Merseyrail.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Formby is 56.9 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Formby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 2h 4m.