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Trip Summary
12 trains operate daily from Formby to Southport. The train trip from Formby to Southport is usually about 11 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Merseyrail train can get you there in as little as 6 minutes.
| Distance | 7 mi (10 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 6m |
| Lowest price | £4.08 |
| Trains per day | 48 |
| Most frequent service | Merseyrail |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Formby to Southport?
Merseyrail is the one and only train line which connects Formby to Southport. However, there are 12 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyrail | 12 | 0h 11m | £4.08 |
Merseyrail train tickets from Formby to Southport start from £4, and on average cost . Daily there are 12 Merseyrail schedules to Southport. Merseyrail in Formby leaves from Formby Station . And in Southport trains arrive at Ainsdale Station and 3 other train stations.
From Formby to Southport train travel on Merseyrail takes 0 hours and 11 minutes. If you are looking to get to Southport faster, Merseyrail offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 6 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Merseyrail offers 48 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Southport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Formby to Southport tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Formby at 08:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 12 scheduled trains on most days. 48 of these are direct connections to Southport. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Southport to Formby.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Formby?
Main departure station: Formby Station
There is one train station in Formby.
All train stations in Formby:
Formby Station
Where is the train station in Southport?
Main arrival station: Birkdale
There are more train stations and stops in Southport than most cities. Most trains from Formby will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Southport:
Train stations in Southport:
Birkdale
Hillside Station
Ainsdale Station
Chapel St
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