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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Formby is to car ferry and bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 22m.

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 4m and costs £40 - £140.

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 26m.

How far is it from Belfast to Formby?

The distance between Belfast and Formby is 175 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 27m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m 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 2161+ hotels available in Formby.

Belfast to Formby - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 10 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 South Parkway to Formbytrain
3h 4m
£40–134
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain
4h 53m
£38–157
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
10h 27m
£48–71
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 15m
£95–409
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 26m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain
3h 39m
£39–124
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 Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain
4h 23m
£39–167
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
4h 54m
£42–132
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
12h 22m
£41–64
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Formbycar
6h 44m
£81–122

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

14Weekly Services

10h 27mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Formby.

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Distance: 174.3 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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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