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Trip Overview

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.

1h 40m
Duration
40 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Preston bus Station to Formby train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 20m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 19m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 35m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 19m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 35m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 19m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 35m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 46m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 35m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail2h 17m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail2h 1m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail2h • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 19m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 35m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Preston bus Station to Formby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 40.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Preston bus Station, England and Formby, England?

You can take a vehicle from Preston bus Station to Formby via Preston, Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 1h 51m.

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