Formby Train Station

is situated on Formby Bridge,

L37 2JF. Staff are available to help you 15 minutes before the start of service and 15 minutes from the end of service.

Local Taxis: (01704) 878 585, (01704) 877 777

Car Parking: 126 spaces

Cycle Racks: 12 spaces

Secure Cycle Lockers: 44 spaces

Facilities

Cycle Racks, Car Park, Telephone, CCTV, Induction Loop, Shelter, Real Time Information, Toilet, Ticket Machines, Go Cycle, Bike & Go

Disabled access

Access at Formby station is restricted. The Ticket Office is step free, however access to platforms from the Ticket Office is by a stepped footbridge. Platforms can be accessed from the public road from Duke Street for Liverpool bound or Ennerdale Road for Southport bound.

Train terminated at Formby 7.07am

Train terminated at Formby 7.07am

Notice from Merseyrail- Due to a fault found on board the train, the 0707 service from Formby to Southport has terminated upon arrival at...
Fishermans Path Level Crossing claims another life in early morning tragedy

Fishermans Path Level Crossing claims another life in early morning tragedy

Merseyrail have confirmed that a person has been struck by a train near Freshfield Train Station on the Northern Line. The person died...
Merseyrail have confirmed that a person has been struck by a train at Freshfield

Merseyrail have confirmed that a person has been struck by a train at Freshfield

Merseyrail have confirmed that a person has been struck by a train on the Northern Line. The incident happened between Freshfield and...
We can now confirm that a 51-year-old male died at Fishermans Path level crossing yesterday

We can now confirm that a 51-year-old male died at Fishermans Path level crossing yesterday

We can confirm that a 51 year old man has died when he was hit by a train at Fisherman's Path level crossing which is by Freshfield Train...
We can now confirm that a male has died at Fishermans Path in Freshfield

We can now confirm that a male has died at Fishermans Path in Freshfield

4:15pm - UPDATE: British Transport Police have just confirmed that the person that was hit by the train has died. We do now also have...
A person has been hit by a train at Fishermans Path in Freshfield

A person has been hit by a train at Fishermans Path in Freshfield

We can confirm that a person has been hit by a train at Fisherman's Path level crossing which is by Freshfield Train Station just after...
Merseyrail changes to timetables due to Strike Action today and adverse weather conditions

Merseyrail changes to timetables due to Strike Action today and adverse weather conditions

Due to adverse weather conditions in the region, plus strike action set for Saturday, a reduced service will run over the weekend. For...
Adverse weather causing changes in timetables on Merseyrail tomorrow

Adverse weather causing changes in timetables on Merseyrail tomorrow

Due to adverse weather conditions in the region, a reduced train service will run on the Merseyrail network on Friday 2nd March. Services...
Fisherman’s Path level crossing is now OPEN with new zigzag safety approach complete

Fisherman’s Path level crossing is now OPEN with new zigzag safety approach complete

Fishermans Path Level Crossing is now open. It opened at 6pm on Monday 30th October with a brand new safety feature installed. Workmen at...
The introduction of a zig-zag approach on Network Rails number one most dangerous pedestrian crossin

The introduction of a zig-zag approach on Network Rails number one most dangerous pedestrian crossin

Harington Ward Councillors successful meeting means the introduction of a zig-zag approach for Network Rails number one most dangerous...
Fishermans Path Level Crossing is now open with Network Rail staff stationed on site until further n

Fishermans Path Level Crossing is now open with Network Rail staff stationed on site until further n

We can now confirm that as of this afternoon, Wednesday 9th August, Fishermans Path Level Crossing is officially open. There are Network...
Fisherman’s Path crossing should be re-opened, says Formby MP

Fisherman’s Path crossing should be re-opened, says Formby MP

Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson has urged Network Rail to re-open the Fisherman’s Path railway crossing or build a bridge to restore...
Ainsdale is set to get first Community Police Station in Sefton

Ainsdale is set to get first Community Police Station in Sefton

Work is now underway to open Sefton’s first Community Police Station in Ainsdale. The new Community Police Station will be opened in...
Fisherman's Path Level Crossing is completely fenced off and closed for at least 3 weeks

Fisherman's Path Level Crossing is completely fenced off and closed for at least 3 weeks

Due to a serious incident of accidental human error at Fishermans Path Level Crossing on Thursday 13th July, Network Rail have closed and...
Fishermans Path Level Crossing will remain closed for 3 weeks from Saturday

Fishermans Path Level Crossing will remain closed for 3 weeks from Saturday

Network Rail, have re-opened the crossing today at Fisherman’s Path, but are applying to close it from tomorrow, Saturday 15th July for...
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Freshfield Train Station

is located on Victoria Road, L37 7DD. Staff are available to help you 15 minutes before the start of service and 15 minutes from the end of service.

Local Taxis: (01704) 878 585, (01704) 877 777

Car Parking: 82 spaces

Cycle Racks: 18 spaces

Secure Cycle Lockers: 44 spaces

Facilities

Cycle Racks​, Car Park, Lost Property, Telephone, Help Point, CCTV, Induction Loop, Shelter, Real Time Information, Go Cycle

Disabled access

Freshfield station is fully accessible. Although a footbridge links platforms, both platforms can be accessed via a level crossing. 

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    Sunday Chemist in Formby

    Open 12 noon to 1pm

    Sunday 21st March 2021

    Rowlands Pharmacy

    15 Chapel Lane,

    Formby,

    L37 4DL

    Tel: 01704 872009

    Sunday 28th March 2021

    Ryders Chemist,

    41 Old Town Lane,

    Formby,

    L37 3HJ

    Tel: 01704 872173

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    Ryders Chemist,

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    Formby,

    L37 3HJ

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    Boots Chemist,

    27 Chapel Lane,

    Formby,

    L37 4DL

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