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Trains from Galashiels (GAL) to Formby (FBY)

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11

train journeys
per day

143

miles (230 kms)

5hrs 32 mins

fastest journey

06:54 / 00:22

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 4 changes)

5

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Galashiels (GAL) to Formby (FBY)

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On a typical weekday there are 11 scheduled rail journeys between Galashiels and Formby , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 11 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Galashiels to Formby is approximately 143 miles (230 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 48 mins.

ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Galashiels and Formby.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Galashiels to Formby. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 32 mins.

Journeys from Galashiels to Formby Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:54
    5 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    12:52
    Galashiels
    Formby
    Galashiels to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:23
    5 hrs 34 mins 4 changes
    12:57
    Galashiels
    Formby
    Galashiels to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:25
    5 hrs 32 mins 4 changes
    14:57
    Galashiels
    Formby
    Galashiels to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:54
    5 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    16:52
    Galashiels
    Formby
    Galashiels to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:25
    5 hrs 32 mins 4 changes
    16:57
    Galashiels
    Formby
    Galashiels to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:53
    5 hrs 59 mins 4 changes
    18:52
    Galashiels
    Formby
    Galashiels to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:23
    5 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    19:12
    Galashiels
    Formby
    Galashiels to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:24
    5 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    20:57
    Galashiels
    Formby
    Galashiels to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:26
    5 hrs 46 mins 4 changes
    23:12
    Galashiels
    Formby
    Galashiels to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:54
    11 hrs 45 mins 4 changes
    06:39
    Galashiels
    Formby
    Galashiels to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:23
    11 hrs 29 mins 4 changes
    10:52
    Galashiels
    Formby
    Galashiels to Formby

About Galashiels Station

Station name Galashiels (GAL)
Address Galashiels station, Ladhope Vale, Galashiels, Borders, TD1 1BP
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

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 Galashiels and Formby

The travel time between Galashiels and Formby by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 48 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 32 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Galashiels and Formby vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 11 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:22.

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Amenities on trains between Galashiels 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 Galashiels & Formby. owever, there are 11 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Galashiels and Formby.

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