The average train between Chester Station and Formby takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chester Station 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 every 20 minutes between Chester Station and Formby. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester Station is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Formby at 8:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 20m • 1 change

1h 15m • 1 change

1h 16m • 1 change

1h 23m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Chester Station to Formby. However, there are services departing from Chester Station station and arriving at Formby station via Moorfields. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Chester Station to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Chester station.
Chester Station to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Formby station.
Book your Chester Station to Formby train tickets online with Merseyrail.
The distance between Chester Station and Formby is 42.2 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Formby via Moorfields in around 1h 16m.