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Trains from Darlington (DAR) to Formby (FBY)

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26

train journeys
per day

91

miles (146 kms)

3hrs 49 mins

fastest journey

04:56 / 00:15

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Darlington (DAR) to Formby (FBY)

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On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between Darlington and Formby , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 26 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Darlington to Formby is approximately 91 miles (146 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 30 mins.

Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Darlington and Formby.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Darlington to Formby. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 49 mins.

Journeys from Darlington to Formby Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:56
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    09:07
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:17
    4 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    09:57
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:10
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    10:07
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:31
    4 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    10:57
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:18
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    11:07
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:32
    4 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    11:57
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:18
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    12:07
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:31
    4 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    12:57
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:17
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    13:07
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:27
    4 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    13:57
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:18
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    14:07
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:28
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    14:57
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:17
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    15:07
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:28
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    15:57
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:18
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    16:07
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:28
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    16:57
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:17
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    17:07
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:17
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    18:07
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:17
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    19:07
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:27
    4 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    19:57
    Darlington
    Formby
    Darlington to Formby

About Darlington Station

Station name Darlington (DAR)
Address Darlington station, Bank Top, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4AA
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Formby Station

Station name Formby (FBY)
Address Formby station, Kirkland Road, Formby, Merseyside, L37 2JF
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:43 - 00:21
Tuesday 05:43 - 00:21
Wednesday 05:43 - 00:21
Thursday 05:43 - 00:21
Friday 05:43 - 00:21
Saturday 05:43 - 00:21
Sunday 07:58 - 00:21
Monday to Friday 05:38 - 00:21
Saturday 05:38 - 00:21
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Darlington and Formby

The travel time between Darlington and Formby by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 49 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Darlington and Formby vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 26 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:56, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:15.

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Amenities on trains between Darlington and Formby can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Darlington & Formby. owever, there are 26 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Darlington and Formby.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Darlington and Formby, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.