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Childwall to Formby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Childwall and Formby takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Childwall 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.

54 min
Duration
16 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Broad Green to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train Liverpool Central - Southport
1h
£8–16

Childwall to Formby train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Childwall and Formby. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Childwall is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Formby at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 3m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail48 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 4m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail43 min • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail47 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail44 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail48 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail49 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Childwall 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.

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  • Distance: 15.6 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

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

You can take a train from Broad Green to Formby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h.

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