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Trip Overview

The average train between Sheffield and Formby takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield 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 46m
Duration
89 mi
Distance
£44
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sheffield to Formby train times

Trains run hourly between Sheffield and Formby. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Formby at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 51m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 49m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 46m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 37m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 36m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail2h 56m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 37m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 36m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail2h 56m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 37m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 36m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail2h 56m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 37m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 36m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail2h 56m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 37m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 36m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail2h 56m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 37m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 36m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail2h 56m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail2h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Formby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 88.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Formby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 2h 37m.

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