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 - £85 and takes 10h 31m.

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 5m and costs £40 - £180.

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 Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

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 31m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m 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 2120+ 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, ferry, 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)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formby
3h 5m
£42–172
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formby
3h 40m
£39–132
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
10h 31m
£47–84
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
12h 15m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western
12h 19m
£111–412
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formby
4h 21m
£49–175
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formby
4h 51m
£43–145
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
5h
£46–145
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street
5h 44m
£74–230
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Formby
6h 42m
£81–242

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

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10h 31mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.3 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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 £35–75 and the journey takes 8h.

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