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Formby to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Formby to Manchester Piccadilly? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AU$35.19, with average prices for this route around AU$36.23. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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05:50
1 hour 55 minutes, Changes required
Formby
07:45
Manchester Piccadilly
MerseyrailTransPennine Express
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05:50
1 hour 59 minutes, Changes required
Formby
07:49
Manchester Piccadilly
MerseyrailTransPennine Express
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06:05
1 hour 57 minutes, Changes required
Formby
08:02
Manchester Piccadilly
MerseyrailNorthern
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06:20
1 hour 55 minutes, Changes required
Formby
08:15
Manchester Piccadilly
MerseyrailTransPennine Express
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06:35
1 hour 52 minutes, Changes required
Freshfield
08:27
Manchester Piccadilly
MerseyrailNorthernTransPennine Express
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06:50
1 hour 51 minutes, Changes required
Formby
08:41
Paris
MerseyrailEast Midlands Railway
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Formby to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details

First train
First train
00:13
Last train
Last train
23:35
Departure station
Departure station
Formby
Arrival station
Arrival station
Manchester Piccadilly
Journey time
Journey time
1 hour 49 minutes
Distance
Distance
57 km
Price
Price
AU$35.19*
Train operators
Train operators
Northern, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Formby to Manchester Piccadilly

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Formby to Manchester Piccadilly can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Formby to Manchester Piccadilly for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Formby to Manchester Piccadilly, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Formby to Manchester Piccadilly ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Formby to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.