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Trip Overview

The average train between Northwich and Formby takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Northwich to Formby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 30m
Duration
43 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Greenbank to Chestertrain train
  2. Take the train from Chester to Moorfieldstrain train
  3. Take the train from Moorfields to Formbytrain train
1h 53m
£21–41

Northwich to Formby train times

Trains run hourly between Northwich and Formby. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Northwich is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Formby at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrailMerseyrail8h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrailMerseyrail7h • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrailMerseyrail2h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrailMerseyrail1h 50m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrailMerseyrail1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrailMerseyrail7h • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrailMerseyrail1h 55m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrailMerseyrail1h 50m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrailMerseyrail1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrailMerseyrail9h 9m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrailMerseyrail2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrailMerseyrail2h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrailMerseyrail2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrailMerseyrail2h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrailMerseyrail1h 50m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrailMerseyrail1h 50m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrailMerseyrail1h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northwich to Formby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Northwich to Formby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 43.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Northwich, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Greenbank to Formby via Chester and Moorfields in around 1h 53m.

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