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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Belfast is to train and bus and car ferry which costs £40 - £110 and takes 13h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Abingdon Street and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Underpass and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Belfast?

The distance between Blackpool and Belfast is 234 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Belfast without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry via Glasgow which takes 11h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Blackpool to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Belfast bus from?

Blackpool to Belfast bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Abingdon Street station.

Where does the Blackpool to Belfast bus arrive?

Blackpool to Belfast bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Underpass station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Belfast.

Blackpool to Belfast - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Blackpool to Belfast by train, plane, bus, car 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
4h 7m
£54–164
Train, bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Seacombe Ferry Terminalbus 423
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
13h 43m
£44–110
Train, Bus, car ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
11h 5m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
11h 29m
£114–462
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Underpassbus 42
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
12h 40m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
4h 26m
£51–138
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
4h 5m
£50–149
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4h 27m
£49–143
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
5h 40m
£75–182
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
6h 17m
£54–164
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LBA - BFS
5h 50m
£65–181
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Blackpool to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 4m
£55–112

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

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Map of how to get from Blackpool to Belfast.

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Distance: 232.6 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Blackpool to Belfast. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackpool North to Castlecourt via Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 11h 5m.

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