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Trains from Formby (FBY) to Leicester (LEI)

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26

train journeys
per day

102

miles (165 kms)

3hrs 22 mins

fastest journey

06:37 / 00:04

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 5 changes)

7

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Formby (FBY) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between Formby and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 26 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Formby to Leicester is approximately 102 miles (165 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 34 mins.

CrossCountry, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Formby and Leicester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Formby to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 22 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Formby to Leicester

Journeys from Formby to Leicester Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:37
    3 hrs 36 mins5 changes
    10:13
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:52
    4 hrs 11 mins3 changes
    11:03
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:07
    4 hrs 8 mins4 changes
    11:15
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:52
    4 hrs 11 mins3 changes
    12:03
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:07
    4 hrs 4 mins4 changes
    12:11
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:52
    4 hrs 10 mins3 changes
    13:02
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:07
    4 hrs 4 mins4 changes
    13:11
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:52
    4 hrs 11 mins3 changes
    14:03
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:07
    4 hrs 4 mins4 changes
    14:11
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:52
    4 hrs 10 mins3 changes
    15:02
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:07
    4 hrs 4 mins4 changes
    15:11
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:52
    4 hrs 10 mins3 changes
    16:02
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:07
    4 hrs 4 mins4 changes
    16:11
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:52
    4 hrs 14 mins3 changes
    17:06
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:07
    4 hrs 5 mins4 changes
    17:12
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:52
    4 hrs 13 mins3 changes
    18:05
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:52
    3 hrs 24 mins5 changes
    18:16
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:52
    3 hrs 22 mins5 changes
    19:14
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:52
    3 hrs 22 mins5 changes
    20:14
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:07
    4 hrs 10 mins4 changes
    21:17
    Formby
    Leicester
    Formby to Leicester

About Formby Station

Station name Formby (FBY)
AddressFormby station, Kirkland Road, Formby, Merseyside, L37 2JF
Managed byME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday 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 DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
AddressLeicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed byEM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Formby and Leicester

The travel time between Formby and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 34 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 22 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Formby and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 26 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:37, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:04.

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Amenities on trains between Formby and Leicester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Formby & Leicester. owever, there are 26 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Formby and Leicester.

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