Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Formby to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Formby

Formby in September
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Formby in September
Estimated hotel price
$80
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 center. The shortest flight to Formby from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

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 $147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $48 for a 2h 11m trip.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Formby using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Formby takes 70 miles and will cost you around $11. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 82 miles.

Plane

When flying to Formby, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 15 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Formby from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

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 $147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $48 for a 2h 11m trip.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Formby using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Formby takes 70 miles and will cost you around $11. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 82 miles.

Airports near Formby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Formby

Lufthansa
Good (7,985 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,964 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,214 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (916 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,694 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,012 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,249 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,324 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Formby

Most booked hotels in Formby

Lyndene Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 7317 reviews)
$47+
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Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1346 reviews)
$138+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.7, 4032 reviews)
$54+
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Jesmond International Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.3, 1296 reviews)
$22+
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Norbreck Castle Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.8, 4937 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Formby

Expect to pay $8.06 per gallon in Formby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $96.76 and $129.01.

Expect to pay $8.06 per gallon in Formby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $96.76 and $129.01.