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 £45 - £160 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Blackpool is to train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs £55 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Dundalk and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Buchanan Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.

How far is it from Dundalk to Blackpool?

The distance between Dundalk and Blackpool is 251 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 car ferry and bus which takes 12h 35m and costs £75 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m 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 1766+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Dundalk to Blackpool - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Dundalk to Blackpool by bus, plane, train, car ferry, busferry, 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 Liverpool, train
best
1. Take the bus from Dundalk Dublin Road to Dublin, Airport
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
5h 42m
£51–215
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundalk Dublin Road to Dublin, Airport
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
6h 10m
£49–153
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
12h 35m
£76–316
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central184 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
13h 57m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
14h 17m
£58–125
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
5h 37m
£58–214
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
6h 1m
£51–163
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
6h 33m
£55–215
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
6h 4m
£65–276
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dundalk Dublin Road to Dublin, Airport
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Blackpool North
7h 50m
£50–188
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Dundalk Dublin Road to Dublin North Wall Quay Arena
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood street1 / ...
5. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
12h 49m
£67–126
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dundalk to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Blackpool
7h 18m
£71–108

Dundalk to Blackpool by train, foot, bus, and car ferry

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12h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.6 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the train to Liverpool Lime Street, then take the train to Blackpool North. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Blackpool North via Great Victoria Street, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 12h 35m.

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