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

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

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

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    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
    4h 11m
    £34–140

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    8h 13m
    £64–125

  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 38m
    £95–211

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Blackpoolcar car
    7h 55m
    £101–153

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    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 45m
    £42–195

Dublin to Blackpool by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Blackpool. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Blackpool North. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Blackpool North via Holyhead, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, and Preston in around 8h 13m.

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