Formby Beach
It's simple to reach Formby Beach, in Freshfield, by train. Simply hop on a train to Freshfield station and then it's just a 10-15 minute walk towards to the sea.
Formby Beach in Freshfield is a wide sandy beach with few crowds, usually.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours: There is no ticket office at Freshfield station, ticket machines are available to purchase or collect tickets from. You can also buy tickets in advance online here.
| Ticket Machine | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | The staff is available at all times. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Unavailable |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform The station can be accessed via street level/ramps. |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
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| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer help points | Available |
|---|---|
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Merseyrail |
| Car parking spaces | 82 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 44 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Liverpool bound platform |
| Cycle storage notes | There are stands available. |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Unavailable |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Freshfield station has neither a taxi rank nor a cab office. Advance booking is essential. Consider using the following local operators:
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First Class Lounge
There is no First Class lounge at this station.
Departures and arrivals from Freshfield
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Freshfield station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Southport | Merseyrail | 16:56 | 2 | Late |
| to Hunts Cross | Merseyrail | 16:57 | 1 | Late |
| to Southport | Merseyrail | 17:09 | 2 | On time |
| to Hunts Cross | Merseyrail | 17:11 | 1 | On time |
| to Southport | Merseyrail | 17:24 | 2 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Southport | Merseyrail | 16:56 | 1 | On time |
| from Hunts Cross | Merseyrail | 17:09 | 2 | On time |
| from Southport | Merseyrail | 17:11 | 1 | On time |
| from Hunts Cross | Merseyrail | 17:24 | 2 | On time |
| from Southport | Merseyrail | 17:26 | 1 | On time |
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