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Formby to Blackburn Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Formby to Blackburn? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £25.30, with average prices for this route around £25.30.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
10:02 2h 2m, Changes required Formby	12:04 Blackburn	Find Tickets
10:32 2h 2m, Changes required Formby	12:34 Blackburn	Find Tickets
10:35 2h 25m, Changes required Formby	13:00 Blackburn	Find Tickets
10:47 2h 17m, Changes required Formby	13:04 Blackburn	Find Tickets
11:32 2h 2m, Changes required Formby	13:34 Blackburn	Find Tickets
11:35 2h 25m, Changes required Formby	14:00 Paris	Find Tickets

Formby to Blackburn Train Route Details

First train

00:10

Last train

23:35

Departure station

Formby

Arrival station

Blackburn

Journey time

2h 1m

Distance

45 km

Price

£25.30*

Train operators

Northern, Merseyrail, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Formby to Blackburn

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Formby to Blackburn during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

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 Blackburn, 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%

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 Blackburn 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

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Formby to Blackburn more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Formby to Blackburn train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Formby to Blackburn Train prices and times

Formby to Blackburn Train Route Details