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Outbound fromNottingham to Formby by train
It takes an average of 5h 6m to travel from Nottingham to Formby by train, over a distance of around 90 miles (145 km). There are normally 29 trains per day travelling from Nottingham to Formby and tickets for this journey start from £32 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:25 | |
| Departure station | Nottingham | |
| Arrival station | Formby | |
| Journey time | From 3h 9m | |
| Distance | 90 miles (145 km) | |
| Frequency | 29 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £32 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Nottingham to Formby in 3 hours 9 minutes
If you want to travel from Nottingham to Formby by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Nottingham to Formby by train to take around 5 hours 6 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 9 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 29 trains per day running on this route, which spans 90 miles (145 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Formby. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Nottingham to Formby start from £32.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Nottingham to Formby
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Consider a Season Ticket
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Use your Railcard
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