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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Formby has to offer.
When to visit Formby
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 8h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Formby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Formby to Liverpool takes 0h 57m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $41 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 65 miles and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 70 miles.
Airlines serving Formby
Where to stay in popular areas of Formby
Most booked hotels in Formby
Renting a car in Formby
Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Formby is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.