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
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Formby in September
Estimated hotel price
$135
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 34h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Formby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Formby to Liverpool takes 1h 05m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $82 for a 1h 50m 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 Hertz and DRIVALIA , 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 $18. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 150 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 34h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Formby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Formby to Liverpool takes 1h 05m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $82 for a 1h 50m 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 Hertz and DRIVALIA , 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 $18. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Formby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Formby

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,802 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,757 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,241 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,229 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,341 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,525 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,693 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,738 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,176 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,146 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Formby

Most booked hotels in Formby

Lyndene Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$67+
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Park House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$92+
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Tiffany's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$110+
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Norbreck Castle Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$88+
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Hiring a car in Formby

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.94 and $47.91.

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.94 and $47.91.