The average train between Formby and Northwich takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Formby to Northwich. 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 Northwich. 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 Northwich at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 44m • 2 changes
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7h 22m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Formby to Northwich. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Northwich station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Formby to Northwich train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to Northwich train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Greenbank station.
Book your Formby to Northwich train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Formby and Northwich is 49.4 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Greenbank via Liverpool Central Loop Line and Chester in around 2h 30m.