The average train between Formby and Knutsford takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Formby to Knutsford. 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 Knutsford. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Knutsford at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 17m • 2 changes


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7h 59m • 2 changes


2h 17m • 2 changes


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7h 41m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Formby to Knutsford. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Knutsford station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Formby to Knutsford train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to Knutsford train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Knutsford station.
Book your Formby to Knutsford train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Formby and Knutsford is 54.3 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Knutsford via Liverpool Central Loop Line and Chester in around 2h 48m.