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. We recommend you stay at least 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Formby has to offer.

When to visit Formby

Formby in August
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Formby in August
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 Boston and takes around 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Formby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Formby to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $197 for a 2h 06m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Formby, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Formby takes 50 miles and will cost you around $14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 70 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 Boston and takes around 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Formby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Formby to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $197 for a 2h 06m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Formby, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Formby takes 50 miles and will cost you around $14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Formby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Formby

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 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, 2533 reviews)
$99+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2161 reviews)
$98+
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Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1083 reviews)
$142+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2930 reviews)
$51+
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Savoy Blackpool Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, 2601 reviews)
$55+
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Norbreck Castle Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.9, 2964 reviews)
$48+
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Renting a car in Formby

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39.

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