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

The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Blackpool is to bus and fly and train which costs £40 - £150 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Blackpool is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Dundalk and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Blackpool station. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at North Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.

How far is it from Dundalk to Blackpool?

The distance between Dundalk and Blackpool is 273 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundalk to Blackpool without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Dundalk to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundalk to Blackpool bus from?

Dundalk to Blackpool bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.

Where does the Dundalk to Blackpool bus arrive?

Dundalk to Blackpool bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1765+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Dundalk to Blackpool - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 13 ways to get from Dundalk to Blackpool by bus, plane, train, busferry, ferry, car ferry, or car

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

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 10m
£40–148
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
11h 59m
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to The Pointbus
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain
4. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
12h 12m
£107–231
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
15h 46m
£56–106
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 43m
£48–203
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 36m
£47–184
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 3m
£45–184
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 31m
£53–204
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 59m
£55–214
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 7m
£46–168
Train, car ferry, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
12h 35m
£74–171
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centralbus 130 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus
4. Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus 42
13h 59m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dundalk to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Blackpoolcar
7h 4m
£89–135

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 271.2 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundalk to Blackpool. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, 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 train from Dundalk to Blackpool North via Belfast Grand Central, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 11h 59m.

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