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Trains from Whitstable (WHI) to Formby (FBY)

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19

train journeys
per day

230

miles (370 kms)

5hrs 17 mins

fastest journey

05:40 / 00:21

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Whitstable (WHI) to Formby (FBY)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Whitstable and Formby , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Whitstable to Formby is approximately 230 miles (370 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 25 mins.

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Whitstable and Formby.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whitstable to Formby. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 17 mins.

Journeys from Whitstable to Formby Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:40
    5 hrs 27 mins 4 changes
    11:07
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:38
    5 hrs 29 mins 4 changes
    12:07
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:11
    5 hrs 26 mins 4 changes
    12:37
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:30
    5 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    13:07
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:15
    5 hrs 52 mins 4 changes
    14:07
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:17
    5 hrs 50 mins 4 changes
    15:07
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:50
    5 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    15:37
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:50
    5 hrs 17 mins 4 changes
    16:07
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:50
    5 hrs 17 mins 4 changes
    17:07
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:50
    5 hrs 17 mins 4 changes
    18:07
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:50
    5 hrs 17 mins 4 changes
    19:07
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:50
    5 hrs 18 mins 4 changes
    20:08
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:28
    5 hrs 39 mins 4 changes
    21:07
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:50
    6 hrs 2 mins 4 changes
    21:52
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:50
    5 hrs 17 mins 4 changes
    22:07
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:50
    6 hrs 2 mins 4 changes
    23:52
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:50
    11 hrs 17 mins 4 changes
    07:07
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:50
    11 hrs 17 mins 4 changes
    08:07
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:28
    10 hrs 39 mins 4 changes
    09:07
    Whitstable
    Formby
    Whitstable to Formby

About Whitstable Station

Station name Whitstable (WHI)
Address Whitstable station, Old Bridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1RB
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 12:00
Saturday 06:00 - 12:00
Sunday 09:10 - 16:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
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 Whitstable and Formby

The travel time between Whitstable and Formby by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 25 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 17 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whitstable and Formby vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:21.

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Amenities on trains between Whitstable 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 Whitstable & Formby. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Whitstable and Formby.

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