What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Formby?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Formby is to car ferry which costs £45 - £70 and takes 10h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Formby?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Formby is to fly and train which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Formby. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Alderson Crescent via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Wellington Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

How far is it from Belfast to Formby?

The distance between Belfast and Formby is 176 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Formby without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Formby without a car is to car ferry which takes 10h 23m and costs £45 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Formby?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Belfast to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Formby bus from?

Belfast to Formby bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Formby bus arrive?

Belfast to Formby bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2202+ hotels available in Formby.

Belfast to Formby - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Formby by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain
3h 14m
£41–168
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain
3h 49m
£38–158
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
10h 23m
£46–67
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain
12h 10m
£95–412
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
12h 33m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 54m
£39–154
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 24m
£39–139
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
5h 29m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Formbycar
6h 44m
£85–122

Belfast to Formby by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

10h 23mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Formby.

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Distance: 174.6 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Formby, England?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 8h.

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