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Trip Overview

The average train between Formby and Cardiff takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. 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.

4h 59m
Duration
185 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Formby to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Formby and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales13h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 53m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 54m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 30m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 25m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 13m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 5m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 25m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 13m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 5m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 25m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 13m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 5m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 25m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 13m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 5m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 25m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 13m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 5m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 38m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 14m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 6m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Formby to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Formby to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Cardiff Central via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Crewe in around 4h 54m.

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