Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

When to visit Formby

Formby in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 474
1 night at 3-star hotel
Formby in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 474
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 35m.

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 AED 147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 66 for a 1h 36m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Formby, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Formby takes 105 km and will cost you around AED 40. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about AED 29 for a journey of 161 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 35m.

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 AED 147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 66 for a 1h 36m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Formby, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Formby takes 105 km and will cost you around AED 40. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about AED 29 for a journey of 161 km.

Airports near Formby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Formby

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,815 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,206 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 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, Excellent reviews)
AED 358+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 356+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 191+
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Savoy Blackpool Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
AED 198+
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Norbreck Castle Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
AED 176+
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Hiring a car in Formby

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25.

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