The average train between Formby and Rainford takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is a train service every few hours from Formby to Rainford. 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 2 hours between Formby and Rainford. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Rainford at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Sandhills and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Formby to Rainford? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Formby to Rainford. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Rainford station via Sandhills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Formby to Rainford train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to Rainford train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane station.
Book your Formby to Rainford train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Formby and Rainford is 19.7 km. The road distance is 32 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Rainford via Sandhills and Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane in around 1h 55m.