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Cardiff to Formby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Formby takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

5h 33m
Duration
175 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 23m
£67–112

Cardiff to Formby train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Formby. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Formby at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 175.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Formby, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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