Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Formby travel guide

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You're Going to Love Formby

With a population of 24,225, Formby is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

When to visit Formby

Formby in September
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Formby in September
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Formby

Plane

When flying to Formby, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Formby from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Formby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Formby to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $91 for a 2h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Formby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 188 miles from Formby. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Formby using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Formby takes 65 miles and will cost you around $34. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

When flying to Formby, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Formby from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Formby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Formby to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $91 for a 2h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Formby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 188 miles from Formby. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Formby using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Formby takes 65 miles and will cost you around $34. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Formby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Formby

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,507 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,326 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,438 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,756 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,187 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,218 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,289 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Formby

Most booked hotels in Formby

Park House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$87+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$79+
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Tiffany's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$130+
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Henson hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$66+
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Norbreck Castle Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$91+
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Hiring a car in Formby

Expect to pay $3.63 per litre in Formby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.46 and $57.94.

Expect to pay $3.63 per litre in Formby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.46 and $57.94.