The average train between Formby and Knowsley takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Formby to Knowsley. 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 every 20 minutes between Formby and Knowsley. 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 Knowsley at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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51 min • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Formby to Knowsley. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Knowsley station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Formby to Knowsley train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to Knowsley train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Huyton station.
Book your Formby to Knowsley train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Formby and Knowsley is 22.2 km. The road distance is 28 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Huyton via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 2m.