The average train between Formby and Rainhill takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from Formby to Rainhill. 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 hourly between Formby and Rainhill. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Rainhill at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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57 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Formby to Rainhill? 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 Rainhill. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Rainhill station via Liverpool Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Formby to Rainhill train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to Rainhill train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rainhill station.
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The distance between Formby and Rainhill is 26 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Rainhill via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 27m.