Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Formby

Formby in September
Estimated hotel price
RM 330
1 night at 3-star hotel
Formby in September
Estimated hotel price
RM 330
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 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Formby from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Formby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Formby to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around RM 185 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about RM 53 for a 2h 06m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Formby takes 225 km and will cost you around RM 74. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 78 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

When flying to Formby, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Formby from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Formby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Formby to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around RM 185 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about RM 53 for a 2h 06m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Formby takes 225 km and will cost you around RM 74. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 78 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Formby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Formby

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Formby

Most booked hotels in Formby

Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 337+
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Lyndene Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 160+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 227+
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The Savoy Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
RM 242+
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Norbreck Castle Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
RM 197+
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Hiring a car in Formby

Expect to pay RM 7.44 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 RM 89.21 and RM 118.94.

Expect to pay RM 7.44 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 RM 89.21 and RM 118.94.