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Trip Overview

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.

1h 4m
Duration
25 mi
Distance
£13
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Widnes to Formby train times

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.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 16m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail1h 13m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 19m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrail58 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrail6h 23m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail58 min • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 6m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail1h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrail5h 57m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail58 min • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 6m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail1h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrail5h 57m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail58 min • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 6m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail1h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrail5h 57m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail58 min • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 6m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail1h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrail5h 57m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail58 min • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 6m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail1h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrail5h 57m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail1h 1m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 6m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Widnes 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 Widnes to Formby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 25 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Formby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 7m.

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