The average train between Formby and Runcorn takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Formby to Runcorn. 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 30 minutes between Formby and Runcorn. 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 Runcorn at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Formby to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Runcorn station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Formby to Runcorn train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to Runcorn train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Formby to Runcorn train tickets online with Merseyrail, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Formby and Runcorn is 32.9 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Runcorn via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 5m.