Formby Point Beach
It's simple to reach Formby Point Beach, in Formby, by train. Simply hop on a train to Formby station and then it's just a 10-15 minute walk towards to the sea.
Formby Point Beach in Formby is a wide sandy beach with few crowds, usually.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
- Monday to Saturday open from 05:38:00 until 00:21:00
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| 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 | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Food vending machine |
| 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 and platforms via lifts. |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| 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 | 126 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 48 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | both platforms |
| 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 | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Formby 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 Formby
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Formby station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Hunts Cross | Merseyrail | 18:43 | 1 | On time |
| to Southport | Merseyrail | 18:52 | 2 | On time |
| to Hunts Cross | Merseyrail | 18:58 | 1 | On time |
| to Southport | Merseyrail | 19:07 | 2 | On time |
| to Hunts Cross | Merseyrail | 19:13 | 1 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Southport | Merseyrail | 18:43 | 1 | On time |
| from Hunts Cross | Merseyrail | 18:52 | 2 | On time |
| from Southport | Merseyrail | 18:58 | 1 | On time |
| from Hunts Cross | Merseyrail | 19:07 | 2 | On time |
| from Southport | Merseyrail | 19:13 | 1 | On time |
See more arrivals to Formby