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How to get fromBlackpool to Dublinby car, car ferry, train, ferry or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Dublin by car, car ferry, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    6h 11m
    €82–105

  2. Train to Liverpool, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    4h 11m
    €52–225

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    8h 49m
    €100–172

  4. Train, ferry via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    8h 29m
    €99–179

  5. Train, ferry via Deeside

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Shotton to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    9h 41m
    €87–140

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    5h 9m
    €52–161

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Bradford Interchangetrain
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLBA - DUB
    6h 8m
    €52–176

Blackpool to Dublin by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Blackpool to Dublin. However, you can drive to Holyhead then take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackpool North to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Chester, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 8h 49m.

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