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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Ireland is to drive and car ferry which costs €45 - €370 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €55 - €180.

How far is it from Blackpool to Ireland?

The distance between Blackpool and Ireland is 373 km.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 49m and costs €75 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Blackpool to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Ireland.

Blackpool to Ireland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Blackpool to Ireland by train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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 Dublin Airport
best
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
4h 37m
€57–180
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackpool to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
8h 8m
€46–370
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
8h 49m
€76–155
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
4h 39m
€60–195
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
6h 16m
€81–191
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
6h 3m
€73–204
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
5h 48m
€49–204
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
7h 1m
€60–178
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LPL - ORK
5h 49m
€54–249
Train, ferry via Rhyl
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain
3. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
10h 15m
€85–176
Train, ferry via Rhyl #2
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain
3. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
10h 39m
€91–256

Blackpool to Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

8h 49mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Blackpool to Ireland.

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Distance: 372.7 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Blackpool to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Blackpool to Dublin via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 8h 8m.

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