The average train between Formby and Widnes takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Formby to Widnes. 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 Widnes. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Widnes at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 1m • 1 change
57 min • 1 change
55 min • 1 change
1h 3m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Formby to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Widnes station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Formby to Widnes train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to Widnes train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Formby to Widnes train tickets online with Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Formby and Widnes is 31.2 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.
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