The average train between Runcorn and Formby takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Runcorn 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Runcorn and Formby. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Formby at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Formby. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Formby station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Runcorn to Formby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Formby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Formby station.
Book your Runcorn to Formby train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Runcorn and Formby is 32.9 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Formby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 5m.
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