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Trains from Westhoughton (WHG) to Formby (FBY)

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31

train journeys
per day

22

miles (36 kms)

1hrs 16 mins

fastest journey

00:05 / 00:20

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Westhoughton (WHG) to Formby (FBY)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Westhoughton and Formby , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Westhoughton to Formby is approximately 22 miles (36 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 41 mins.

Northern Rail, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Westhoughton and Formby.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Westhoughton to Formby. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 16 mins.

Journeys from Westhoughton to Formby Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:05
    7 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    07:27
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:40
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    07:57
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:56
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    08:12
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:40
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    08:57
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:56
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    09:12
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:40
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    09:57
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:55
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    10:12
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:40
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    10:57
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:55
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    11:12
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:40
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    11:57
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:55
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    12:12
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:40
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    12:57
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:55
    1 hrs 32 mins 1 change
    13:27
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:40
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    13:57
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:55
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    14:12
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:40
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    14:57
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:55
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    15:12
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:40
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    15:57
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:55
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    16:12
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:40
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    16:57
    Westhoughton
    Formby
    Westhoughton to Formby

About Westhoughton Station

Station name Westhoughton (WHG)
Address Westhoughton station, Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LE
Managed by NT

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 Unavailable
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 Westhoughton and Formby

The travel time between Westhoughton and Formby by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 41 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 16 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Westhoughton and Formby vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:05, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:20.

First class tickets on trains between Westhoughton and Formby typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Westhoughton 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 Westhoughton & Formby. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Westhoughton and Formby.

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