Formby to Cardiff Trains

Formby to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Formby and Cardiff takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. 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 50m
Duration: 185 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 53m

£73–139

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 11:34 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

4:22 PM → 8:51 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 9:23 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
5:37 PM → 9:52 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
6:07 PM → 11:00 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:56 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:11 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:56 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:11 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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