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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Blackpool is to fly and train which costs £30 - £160 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Blackpool is to fly and train which takes 5h 34m and costs £30 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Blackpool station. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at North Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

How far is it from Cork to Blackpool?

The distance between Cork and Blackpool is 347 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Blackpool without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 18h 8m and costs £170 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Cork to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Blackpool bus from?

Cork to Blackpool bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Blackpool bus arrive?

Cork to Blackpool bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1749+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Cork to Blackpool - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Blackpool by plane, train, bus, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 34m
£30–160
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
18h 8m
£171–292
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus
5. Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus 42
18h 45m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Blackpoolcar
10h 33m
£137–205
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KIR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 9m
£70–205
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 43m
£44–187
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 50m
£64–231

Cork to Blackpool by bus, ferry, foot, and train

6Weekly Services

18h 8mAverage Duration

£171Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cork to Blackpool.

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Distance: 344.7 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Blackpool. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Blackpool North. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Station to Blackpool North via Waterford Bus Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 18h 8m.

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