The average train between Birmingham and Formby takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to Formby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Formby. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Formby at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Formby. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Formby station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Birmingham to Formby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Formby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Formby station.
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The distance between Birmingham and Formby is 143.1 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Formby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 2h 29m.