The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Formby Beach takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Stoke-on-Trent to Formby Beach. 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Formby Beach. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Formby Beach at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Formby Beach. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Formby Beach station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Formby Beach train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Formby Beach train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Freshfield station.
Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Formby Beach train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Formby Beach is 87 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Freshfield via Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway in around 2h 8m.