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 15 miles 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 52m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bradford, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 24m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Formby, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Formby takes 65 miles and will cost you around £9. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 70 miles.
Airlines serving Formby
Where to stay in popular areas of Formby
Most booked hotels in Formby
Hiring a car in Formby
Hiring a car in Formby costs £14 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 161% cheaper than airport locations 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 £17.85 and £23.79. 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.