The average train between Formby and Birmingham takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Formby to Birmingham. 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 Formby and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Formby to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Birmingham station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Formby to Birmingham train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to Birmingham train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Formby and Birmingham is 143.1 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Birmingham New Street via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 50m.