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Trains from Formby (FBY) to Widnes (WID)

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48

train journeys
per day

18

miles (29 kms)

59 mins

fastest journey

05:52 / 00:10

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Formby (FBY) to Widnes (WID)

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On a typical weekday there are 48 scheduled rail journeys between Formby and Widnes , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 48 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Formby to Widnes is approximately 18 miles (29 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 33 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Formby and Widnes.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Formby to Widnes. The fastest journey time on this route takes 59 mins.

Journeys from Formby to Widnes Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:52
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    07:08
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:07
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    07:23
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:22
    1 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    08:05
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:57
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    08:08
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:12
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    08:23
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:27
    1 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    09:05
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:57
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    09:10
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:12
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    09:23
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:27
    1 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    10:05
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:57
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    10:10
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:12
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    10:23
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:27
    1 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:57
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    11:10
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:12
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    11:23
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:27
    1 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    12:05
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:57
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    12:10
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:12
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    12:23
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:27
    1 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    13:05
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:57
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    13:10
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:12
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    13:23
    Formby
    Widnes
    Formby to Widnes

About Formby Station

Station name Formby (FBY)
Address Formby station, Kirkland Road, Formby, Merseyside, L37 2JF
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:43 - 00:21
Tuesday 05:43 - 00:21
Wednesday 05:43 - 00:21
Thursday 05:43 - 00:21
Friday 05:43 - 00:21
Saturday 05:43 - 00:21
Sunday 07:58 - 00:21
Monday to Friday 05:38 - 00:21
Saturday 05:38 - 00:21
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Widnes Station

Station name Widnes (WID)
Address Widnes station, Victoria Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7TJ
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:00 - 14:25
Tuesday 07:00 - 14:25
Wednesday 07:00 - 14:25
Thursday 07:00 - 14:25
Friday 07:00 - 14:25
Saturday 07:00 - 14:25
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Formby and Widnes

The travel time between Formby and Widnes by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 33 mins & the fastest journey takes 59 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Formby and Widnes vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 48 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:52, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:10.

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Amenities on trains between Formby and Widnes can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Formby & Widnes. owever, there are 48 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Formby and Widnes.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Formby and Widnes, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.