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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Blackpool is to car ferry and bus and train which costs £45 - £90 and takes 13h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Blackpool is to fly and train which takes 4h 3m and costs £35 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Blackpool station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at North Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

How far is it from Belfast to Blackpool?

The distance between Belfast and Blackpool is 233 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Blackpool without a car is to car ferry and bus and train via Glasgow which takes 10h 18m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Belfast to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Blackpool bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 671+ hotels available in Blackpool.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Blackpool by plane, train, car ferry, bus, ferry, busferry, 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 Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
4h 3m
£35–167
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
4h 43m
£34–167
Car ferry, bus, train via Glasgow
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
10h 18m
£65–152
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
10h 52m
£90–371
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 Underpassbus
3. Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus 42
11h 51m
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 11m
£42–187
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
4h 26m
£43–207
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)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 11m
£59–222
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
13h 29m
£46–87
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Blackpoolcar
6h 11m
£76–117

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

14Weekly Services

13h 29mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Blackpool.

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Distance: 231.4 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Blackpool. However, you can 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 bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Blackpool North via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 10h 18m.

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