The average train between Preston bus Station and Formby takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston bus 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.
Trains run hourly between Preston bus Station and Formby. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston bus Station is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Formby at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Preston bus Station to Formby? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Preston bus Station to Formby. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate station and arriving at Formby station via Southport station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Preston bus Station to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan Wallgate station.
Preston bus Station to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Formby station.
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The distance between Preston bus Station and Formby is 33.4 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a vehicle from Preston bus Station to Formby via Preston, Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 1h 51m.