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Trains from Essex Road (EXR) to Formby (FBY)

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30

train journeys
per day

187

miles (301 kms)

3hrs 56 mins

fastest journey

00:32 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Essex Road (EXR) to Formby (FBY)

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On a typical weekday there are 30 scheduled rail journeys between Essex Road and Formby , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 30 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Essex Road to Formby is approximately 187 miles (301 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 54 mins.

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Great Northern, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Essex Road and Formby.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Essex Road to Formby. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 56 mins.

Journeys from Essex Road to Formby Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:32
    8 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    09:07
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:48
    4 hrs 19 mins 4 changes
    10:07
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:56
    4 hrs 26 mins 4 changes
    10:22
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:56
    4 hrs 11 mins 4 changes
    11:07
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:03
    4 hrs 19 mins 4 changes
    11:22
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:03
    4 hrs 4 mins 4 changes
    12:07
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:19
    4 hrs 18 mins 4 changes
    12:37
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:03
    4 hrs 4 mins 4 changes
    13:07
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:19
    4 hrs 18 mins 4 changes
    13:37
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:59
    4 hrs 8 mins 4 changes
    14:07
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:59
    4 hrs 8 mins 4 changes
    15:07
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:14
    4 hrs 23 mins 4 changes
    15:37
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:59
    4 hrs 8 mins 4 changes
    16:07
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:14
    4 hrs 23 mins 4 changes
    16:37
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:59
    4 hrs 8 mins 4 changes
    17:07
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:59
    4 hrs 8 mins 4 changes
    18:07
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:14
    4 hrs 8 mins 4 changes
    18:22
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:59
    4 hrs 8 mins 4 changes
    19:07
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:00
    4 hrs 8 mins 4 changes
    20:08
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:18
    4 hrs 4 mins 4 changes
    20:22
    Essex Road
    Formby
    Essex Road to Formby

About Essex Road Station

Station name Essex Road (EXR)
Address Essex Road station, 181 Essex Road, Islington, Greater London, N1 2SU
Managed by GN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Weekend 06:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Essex Road and Formby

The travel time between Essex Road and Formby by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 54 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 56 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Essex Road and Formby vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 30 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:32, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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Amenities on trains between Essex Road 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 Essex Road & Formby. owever, there are 30 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Great Northern, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Essex Road and Formby.

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