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

Formby travel guide

Formby Tourism | Formby Guide

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 August
Estimated hotel price
$214
1 night at 3-star hotel
Formby in August
Estimated hotel price
$214
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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Formby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Formby to Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $101 for a 1h 48m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Formby using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Formby takes 70 miles and will cost you around $22. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 75 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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Formby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Formby to Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $101 for a 1h 48m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Formby using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Formby takes 70 miles and will cost you around $22. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 75 miles.

Airports near Formby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Formby

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Formby

Most booked hotels in Formby

The Big Blue Hotel - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$167+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$107+
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The Savoy Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$85+
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Norbreck Castle Hotel
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
$83+
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Hiring a car in Formby

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.66. The most frequently booked car type in Formby is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.66. The most frequently booked car type in Formby is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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