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How to get fromDublin to Blackpoolby ferry, train, plane, car ferry, or taxi

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    7h 57m
    £76–139

  2. Fly to Liverpool, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    4h 48m
    £44–168

  3. Ferry, train via Rhyl

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain train
    3. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    9h 33m
    £82–160

  4. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Liverpool to Blackpooltaxi taxi
    8h 1m
    £123–415

  5. Ferry, train via Rhyl #2

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain train
    3. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    9h 40m
    £82–237

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 15m
    £44–165

  7. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 14m
    £47–155

Dublin to Blackpool by ferry and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 212.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Blackpool. However, you can take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Preston, then take the train to Blackpool North. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Blackpool North via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Rhyl, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 9h 33m.

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