The average train between Crewe and Formby takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Crewe 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 30 minutes between Crewe and Formby. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crewe is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Formby at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 28m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Formby. However, there are services departing from Crewe station and arriving at Formby station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Crewe to Formby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Crewe to Formby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Formby station.
Book your Crewe to Formby train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Crewe and Formby is 66.1 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Crewe to Formby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 24m.