Preston (Station) to Formby Trains

Preston (Station) to Formby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston (Station) and Formby takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston (Station) 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.

1h 44m
Duration: 40 mi
Distance: £19
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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1h 32m

£15–33

Preston (Station) to Formby train times

Trains run hourly between Preston (Station) and Formby. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston (Station) is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Formby at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 7:51 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:06 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 9:51 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 7:51 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:06 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 9:51 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 7:51 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:06 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 9:51 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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