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

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There are 9 ways to get from Ireland 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 33m
    £70–90
  2. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
    5h 33m
    £39–160
  3. 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
    9h 19m
    £65–115
  4. Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
    5h 13m
    £42–206
  5. 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
    10h 48m
    £83–149
  6. Fly Dublin Airport 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 41m
    £43–136
  7. 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)planeBFS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
    6h 40m
    £52–204
  8. Fly Dublin Airport 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
    7h 20m
    £44–171
  9. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)planeORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
    6h 10m
    £73–230

Ireland to Blackpool by tram, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ireland and Blackpool, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Blackpool. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Holyhead, then drive to Blackpool. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Blackpool North via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, and Preston in around 9h 19m.

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