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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Formby is to fly and train which costs £35 - £130 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Formby is to fly and train which takes 3h 34m and costs £35 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Formby. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Alderson Crescent via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Wellington Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.

How far is it from Dublin to Formby?

The distance between Dublin and Formby is 170 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Formby without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 10m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Dublin to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Formby bus from?

Dublin to Formby bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Formby bus arrive?

Dublin to Formby bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2202+ hotels available in Formby.

Dublin to Formby - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Formby by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain
3h 34m
£35–183
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 10m
£92–188
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
16h 14m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Formbycar
8h 27m
£112–178
Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 1m
£38–126
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
5h 50m
£50–185
Ferry, train via Rhyl
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain
3. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
8h 19m
£102–199
Ferry, train via Rhyl #2
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain
3. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
8h 27m
£81–162

Dublin to Formby by ferry and train

26Weekly Services

7h 10mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin to Formby.

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Distance: 168.6 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Formby, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Formby. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the train to Liverpool Lime Street, walk to Liverpool Central, then take the train to Formby. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Formby via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Chester, and Moorfields in around 7h 10m.

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