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Bootle to Formby Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Bootle to Formby? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $8.10, with average prices for this route around $8.10.

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
22:29 17m, Direct Bootle New Strand	22:46 Formby	Find Tickets
22:45 18m, Direct Bootle New Strand	23:03 Formby	Find Tickets
22:59 17m, Direct Bootle New Strand	23:16 Formby	Find Tickets
23:14 17m, Direct Bootle New Strand	23:31 Formby	Find Tickets
23:29 17m, Direct Bootle New Strand	23:46 Formby	Find Tickets
23:51 17m, Direct Bootle New Strand	00:08 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Bootle to Formby Train Route Details

First train

06:04

Last train

23:51

Departure city

Bootle

Arrival city

Formby

Journey time

17m

Distance

9 miles

Price

$8.10*

Train operators

Merseyrail

How to book cheap train tickets from Bootle to Formby

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Bootle to Formby 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

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Bootle to Formby for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

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 Bootle to Formby, 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 Bootle to Formby 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 planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Bootle to Formby train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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