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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Blackpool is to fly and train which costs £50 - £180 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Blackpool is to fly and train which takes 5h 15m and costs £50 - £170.

How far is it from Ireland to Blackpool?

The distance between Ireland and Blackpool is 218 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Blackpool without a car is to ferry and train which takes 9h 19m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Ireland to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 795+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Ireland to Blackpool - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ireland to Blackpool by plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 15m
£54–169
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 34m
£43–200
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
9h 19m
£59–135
Ferry, train via Rhyl
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain
3. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
11h 17m
£71–157
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Blackpoolcar
7h 55m
£78–154
Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 42m
£49–151
Fly Dublin Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 37m
£53–171
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great 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 37m
£65–161
Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 7m
£57–233
Ferry, train via Rhyl #2
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain
3. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
11h 26m
£78–222

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

26Weekly Services

9h 19mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Blackpool.

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Distance: 216.3 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Ireland and Blackpool, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Blackpool. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, 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 vehicle from Spencer Dock to Blackpool North via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, and Preston in around 9h 19m.

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