The average train between Runcorn and Formby takes 1h and the fastest train takes 52 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 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Formby at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. 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 Formby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Runcorn to Formby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool South Parkway 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.
Merseyrail operates a train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formby every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £10–23 and the journey takes 42 min.