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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Blackpool by car ferry, car, ferry, train, 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
    £68–88

  2. Fly to Liverpool, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
    4h 47m
    £42–206

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
    9h 7m
    £83–146

  4. Ferry, train via Warrington

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
    8h 5m
    £65–111

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
    5h 15m
    £43–136

  6. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeDUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackpool Northtrain
    6h 54m
    £44–171

Dublin to Blackpool by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest 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 car ferry to Holyhead then drive to Blackpool. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Blackpool North via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Chester, Liverpool Central Loop Line, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 9h 7m.

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