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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Formby (FBY)

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38

train journeys
per day

35

miles (56 kms)

1hrs 50 mins

fastest journey

05:48 / 23:56

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Formby (FBY)

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On a typical weekday there are 38 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Airport and Formby , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 38 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Airport to Formby is approximately 35 miles (56 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 27 mins.

Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Airport and Formby.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Manchester Airport to Formby. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 50 mins.

Journeys from Manchester Airport to Formby Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:48
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    07:52
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:03
    2 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    08:22
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:48
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    08:52
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:17
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    09:07
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:48
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    09:52
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:17
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    10:07
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:48
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    10:52
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:17
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    11:07
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:48
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    11:52
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:17
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    12:07
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:25
    2 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    12:37
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:48
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    12:52
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:17
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    13:07
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:48
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    13:52
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:17
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    14:07
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:48
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    14:57
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:17
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    15:07
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:48
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    15:53
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:17
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    16:07
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:48
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    16:52
    Manchester Airport
    Formby
    Manchester Airport to Formby

About Manchester Airport Station

Station name Manchester Airport (MIA)
Address Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
Managed by TP

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
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 Available
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 Manchester Airport and Formby

The travel time between Manchester Airport and Formby by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 27 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 50 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Airport and Formby vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 38 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:56.

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Amenities on trains between Manchester Airport 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 Manchester Airport & Formby. owever, there are 38 possible journeys which require a change.

Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Airport and Formby.

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