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There are 10 ways to get from Limerick to Blackpool by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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
    £48–196

  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 Prestatyntrain train
    4. Take the train from Prestatyn to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    5. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    13h 53m
    £93–161

  4. 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 10m
    £125–369

  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
    7h 1m
    £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
    £48–240

  7. 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

  8. 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 30m
    £93–354

  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 38m
    £53–188

  10. Train, ferry via Prestatyn

    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 Prestatyntrain train
    4. Take the train from Prestatyn to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    5. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    13h 12m
    £96–162

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest 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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