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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Formby to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Formby
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 domestic flight to Formby departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Formby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Formby to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £43 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Formby, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Formby takes 72 km and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 129 km.
Airlines serving Formby
Where to stay in popular areas of Formby
Most booked hotels in Formby
Hiring a car in Formby
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.80 and £23.73. 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 car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.