The average train between Waterloo Station and Formby takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Waterloo Station 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 hourly between Waterloo Station and Formby. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Formby at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Formby. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Formby station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Waterloo Station to Formby train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Euston station.
Waterloo Station to Formby train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Waterloo Station to Formby train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Avanti West Coast and Merseyrail.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Formby is 303.6 km. The road distance is 333 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 21m.