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How to get fromDublin Terminal 1 to Blackpoolby car ferry, car, train, bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Blackpool by car ferry, car, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Blackpoolcar
    6h 22m
    £63–89

  2. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
    6h 38m
    £46–158

  3. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood streetbus1 / ...
    4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
    10h 15m
    £54–144

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
    6h 10m
    £47–210

  5. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
    7h 59m
    £55–106

Dublin Terminal 1 to Blackpool by car ferry, foot, train, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dublin Terminal 1, Ireland and Blackpool, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin Terminal 1 to Blackpool. However, you can take the car ferry to Holyhead then drive to Blackpool. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Blackpool North via Holyhead, Holyhead, Chester, Railway Station, Hood street, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 10h 15m.

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