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
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Formby in September
Estimated hotel price
$142
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 29h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Formby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Formby to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around $53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $83 for a 3h 10m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Formby, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Formby takes 185 km and will cost you around $25. From London, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 225 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 29h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Formby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Formby to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around $53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $83 for a 3h 10m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Formby, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Formby takes 185 km and will cost you around $25. From London, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Formby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Formby

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,528 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,414 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,459 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,582 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,404 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$89+
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The Savoy Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$97+
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Norbreck Castle Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$89+
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Hiring a car in Formby

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.38 and $49.84.

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.38 and $49.84.