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How to get fromLimerick to Blackpoolby plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Limerick to Blackpool by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train

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    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
    £48–206

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Newbridgetrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Newbridge to Dublin Connollytrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    5. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    12h 36m
    £95–156

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain train
    4. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    5. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    13h 53m
    £94–156

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 712 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus bus 42
    17h 55m
    £54–75

  5. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 56m
    £57–175

  6. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 4m
    £48–190

  7. Fly Shannon Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SNN - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 25m
    £93–294

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 27m
    £55–167

  9. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 33m
    £51–238

  10. Train, ferry via Rhyl

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain train
    4. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    5. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    13h 12m
    £97–157

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Limerick to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Blackpoolcar car
    10h 9m
    £124–368

Limerick to Blackpool by bus, tram, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Blackpool. However, you can take the line 343 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Blackpool North. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Blackpool North via Newbridge, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, and Preston in around 12h 36m.

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