The average train between Widnes and Formby takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Widnes 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 Widnes and Formby. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Widnes is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Formby at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Formby. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Formby station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Widnes to Formby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Runcorn station.
Widnes to Formby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Formby station.
Book your Widnes to Formby train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Merseyrail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Widnes and Formby is 31.2 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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