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

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There are 8 ways to get from Ireland to Blackpool by plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    4h 37m
    £36–141

  2. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 34m
    £30–160

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    9h 21m
    £67–122

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Blackpoolcar car
    7h 55m
    £102–153

  5. Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 12m
    £44–206

  6. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 34m
    £54–204

  7. Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 1m
    £33–172

  8. Ferry, train via Baggot Street

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    9h 43m
    £88–158

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest 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 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 Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, 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, Holyhead, Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, and Preston in around 9h 21m.

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