The average train between Formby and St Helens takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Formby to St Helens. 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 St Helens. 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 St Helens at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Formby to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at St Helens station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Formby to St Helens train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to St Helens train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at St Helens Central station.
Book your Formby to St Helens train tickets online with Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Formby and St Helens is 25.3 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a train from Formby to St Helens Central via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 20m.