What is the cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Blackpool is to train and car ferry and bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 14h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballymena to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Blackpool is to fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs £35 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Blackpool station. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at North Station via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Blackpool?

The distance between Ballymena and Blackpool is 265 miles.

How do I travel from Ballymena to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Blackpool without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ballymena to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Ballymena to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Blackpool bus from?

Ballymena to Blackpool bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.

Where does the Ballymena to Blackpool bus arrive?

Ballymena to Blackpool bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 671+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Ballymena to Blackpool - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Ballymena to Blackpool by train, plane, busferry, car ferry, 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.

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 9m
£45–180
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 Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 5m
£36–172
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
11h 10m
Train, car ferry, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
11h 46m
£73–197
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
14h 57m
£53–102
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 Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 33m
£45–192
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 32m
£53–220
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 17m
£69–235
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from George Street to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus
4. Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus 42
13h 49m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ballymena to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Blackpoolcar
6h 35m
£82–124

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 263.2 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Blackpool, England?

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Blackpool. However, you can take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Blackpool North. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Blackpool North via Yorkgate, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 11h 10m.

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