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Bootle to Formby train route details
First train
06:04
Last train
23:51
Journey time
17m
Distance
9 miles
Price
£5.70*
What are the next train times from Bootle to Formby?
Discover all upcoming Bootle to Formby services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
10:59 Bootle New Strand | 11:16 Formby |  | Find Tickets |
11:14 Bootle New Strand | 11:31 Formby | | Find Tickets |
11:29 Bootle New Strand | 11:46 Formby | | Find Tickets |
11:44 Bootle New Strand | 12:01 Formby | | Find Tickets |
11:59 Bootle New Strand | 12:16 Formby | | Find Tickets |
12:14 Bootle New Strand | 12:31 Paris | | Find Tickets |
How to book cheap train tickets from Bootle to Formby
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Group travel deals
Travelling with a group of 3 to 9 people? Most train companies offer group discounts, allowing you to save up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes journeys from Bootle to Formby more budget-friendly for families, friends, or colleagues travelling together.
Season tickets for frequent travellers
If you make the journey between Bootle and Formby on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
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Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Allow for cheaper and more flexible travel when avoiding weekday rush hour times
Return train tickets
Covers a round trip, including both the outward and return journeys between the same two stations
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