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
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Formby in September
Estimated hotel price
$139
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 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Formby from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 34h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Formby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Formby to London takes 3h 10m and costs around $83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $118 for a 3h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Formby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 303 km from Formby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Formby, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Formby takes 105 km and will cost you around $35. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 113 km.

Plane

When flying to Formby, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Formby from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 34h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Formby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Formby to London takes 3h 10m and costs around $83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $118 for a 3h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Formby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 303 km from Formby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Formby, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Formby takes 105 km and will cost you around $35. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Formby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Formby

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Formby

Most booked hotels in Formby

Ruskin Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$166+
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Lyndene Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$69+
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Best Western Carlton Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$107+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$96+
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Norbreck Castle Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$81+
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Hiring a car in Formby

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.17 and $49.55.

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.17 and $49.55.