Train Formby to Cardiff from £89 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Formby and Cardiff takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Formby to Cardiff. 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 10m
Duration: 185 mi
Distance: £89
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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4h 48m

£71–143

Formby to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Formby and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool South Parkway and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 27, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, June 28, 2026

9:42 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 3:53 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
11:42 AM → 4:54 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
12:42 PM → 5:52 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

6:22 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

6:22 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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