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Trip Summary
There are usually 12 daily train trips available from Southport to Formby. Traveling by train from Southport to Formby usually takes 5 minutes, but the fastest Merseyrail train can make the trip in 4 minutes.
| Distance | 7 mi (10 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 4m |
| Lowest price | $3.16 |
| Trains per day | 24 |
| Most frequent service | Merseyrail |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Southport to Formby?
Merseyrail is the one and only train line which connects Southport to Formby. However, there are 12 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyrail | 12 | 0h 5m | $4.17 |
Merseyrail train tickets from Southport to Formby start from $3, and on average cost . Daily there are 12 Merseyrail schedules to Formby. Merseyrail in Southport leaves from Ainsdale Station . And in Formby trains arrive at Freshfield Station and one other train station.
From Southport to Formby train travel on Merseyrail takes 0 hours and 5 minutes. If you are looking to get to Formby faster, Merseyrail offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 4 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Southport to Formby tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. 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 Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Southport at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. 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. 24 of these are direct connections to Formby. 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 Formby to Southport.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Southport?
Main departure station: Ainsdale Station
There is one train station in Southport.
All train stations in Southport:
Ainsdale Station
Where is the train station in Formby?
Main arrival station: Freshfield Station
Formby receives travelers from Southport at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Formby:
Freshfield Station
Formby Station
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