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 train which costs £45 - £95 and takes 12h.

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 4m and costs £40 - £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 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 9h 58m and costs £70 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m 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 1745+ 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 4m
£43–167
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
cheapest
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 15m
£41–186
Car ferry, bus, train
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
9h 58m
£71–186
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 54m
£95–401
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 49m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
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 44m
£45–167
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 30m
£41–206
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
£65–237
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North
12h
£48–92
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Blackpoolcar
6h 10m
£76–122

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

40Weekly Services

9h 58mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Blackpool.

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Distance: 231.3 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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 9h 58m.

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