The average train between Formby and Holyhead takes 6h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Formby to Holyhead. 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 twice daily between Formby and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Formby to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Holyhead station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
Formby to Holyhead train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Central Loop Line station.
Formby to Holyhead train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Formby to Holyhead train tickets online with Merseyrail, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Formby and Holyhead is 107.1 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Holyhead via Liverpool Central Loop Line and Chester in around 3h 33m.
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