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How to get fromBlackburn to Dublinby taxi, car ferry, train, ferry, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackburn to Dublin by taxi, car ferry, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Blackburn to Liverpooltaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    7h 32m
    €247–603

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    4h 53m
    €37–165

  3. Train, ferry via Wigan Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    10h 57m
    €139–334

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    8h 38m
    €85–140

  5. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    4h 34m
    €48–189

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    5h 58m
    €42–158

  7. Train, train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    7h 3m
    €86–254

Blackburn to Dublin by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Blackburn to Dublin. However, you can take the taxi to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, then take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackburn to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan Bus Station, Newton-le-Willows Interchange, Newton-le-Willows, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 10h 57m.

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