The average train between Rainhill and Formby takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is a train service every few hours from Rainhill 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.
Trains run hourly between Rainhill and Formby. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Rainhill is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Formby at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rainhill to Formby. However, there are services departing from Rainhill station and arriving at Formby station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Rainhill to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rainhill station.
Rainhill to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Formby station.
Book your Rainhill to Formby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Merseyrail.
The distance between Rainhill and Formby is 26 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a train from Rainhill to Formby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 4m.