The average train between Formby and Chester takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. There is at least one train per day from Formby to Chester. 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 once daily between Formby and Chester. The earliest departure is at 10:52 PM at night, and the last departure from Formby is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Chester at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Formby to Chester. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Chester station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Formby to Chester train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to Chester train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Formby to Chester train tickets online with Merseyrail.
The distance between Formby and Chester is 42.6 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Chester via Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 1h 34m.
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