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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Blackpool is to fly and train which costs £40 - £150 and takes 4h 33m.

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 £45 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Buchanan Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

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 which takes 10h 20m and costs £65 - £300.

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 1768+ 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)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
4h 3m
£46–197
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
4h 33m
£40–147
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
10h 20m
£69–294
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
10h 54m
£92–403
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
11h 49m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
4h 30m
£53–259
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
5h 5m
£44–199
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 Blackpool North
5h 58m
£63–242
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool NorthLiverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North
12h 2m
£51–105
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Blackpool
6h 10m
£76–237

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

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10h 20mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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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 20m.

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