Trains from Lancaster
to Formby
From £28.80
Lancaster to Formbyby train on average takes 2 hrs 5 mins
Lancaster to Formby one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £28.80
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 41 minutes
- First train leaves Lancaster at 05:13
- Last train leaves Lancaster at 20:58
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Lancaster to Formby train times
| Last updated: 10:51:30
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10:57 Lancaster On Time | 12:52 Formby On Time | Anytime Day Single, Avanti West Coast | 1h 55m, 3 changes | ||
11:41 Lancaster On Time | 13:52 Formby On Time | Anytime Day Single, Avanti West Coast | 2h 11m, 3 changes | ||
11:49 Lancaster On Time | 13:52 Formby On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 2h 3m, 4 changes | ||
11:49 Lancaster On Time | 14:07 Formby On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 2h 18m, 2 changes | ||
12:57 Lancaster On Time | 14:52 Formby On Time | Anytime Day Single, Avanti West Coast | 1h 55m, 3 changes |
Lancaster facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Toilets are open while the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Atm MachineNo
Located on concourse Located by the ticket office
- ShopsYes
News agent
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Toilets are open while the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/LA1 5NW - Operator NameAvanti West Coast
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces165
- ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast Website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Number Accessible Spaces6
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces188
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands
Platform 3 (middle) 16
Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands
Platform 5, 40 Stands
- Annotation
120 stands by platform 1 (120 spaces) 8 hoops on platfrom 3 (2 x cycles per hoop = 16 spaces) 6 hoops on platform 4 (2 x cycles per hoop = 12 spaces) 20 hoops on platform 5 (2 x cycles per hoop = 40 spaces)
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is opposite the ticket office. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 04:50 to 23:30
Sun 08:00 to 22:45 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
Category A - This station has step-free access to all platforms
Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Station Message
Un-booked assistance? No problem.
This station offers assistance to customers who have not pre-booked any passenger assistance. We recognise that some customers already travel without having pre-booked assistance. Assistance can still be pre-booked for travel from/to this station
Formby facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Metro Cards, local Saveaway and Railpass season tickets only. For more information Click here.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for ME
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
- Station BuffetYes
Food vending machine
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeYes
Female toilets,Male toilets
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Formby Bridge, Formby
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0151 955 2368 - Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: comment@merseyrail.org
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0151 555 1111 - Operator NameMerseyrail
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces126
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces9
- Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled customers parking in disabled spaces displaying a valid International Blue Badge
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- Accessible Car Park Equipment Note
level access to ticket hall
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces48
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
both platforms
- Annotation
Apply for Free Secure Cycle storage access www.merseyrail.org/cycle
- TypeStands
Compounds
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0151 555 1111
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Fri 07:00 to 19:00
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:38 to 00:21
Sun 07:58 to 00:21 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
disabled passenger will be offered assistance by station staff.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
Category A: "œThis station has step free access to all platforms / the platform" The station can be accessed via street level and platforms via lifts.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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