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Cardiff to Formby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Formby takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 43m
Duration
185 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 14m
£70–140

Cardiff to Formby train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Formby. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Formby at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 185.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Formby via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 4h 14m.

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