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How to get fromBlackburn to Irelandby train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Blackburn to Ireland by train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

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    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    4h 19m
    €45–170

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Liverpoolcar car
    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 43m
    €45–368

  3. 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 52m
    €82–160

  4. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    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
    5h 9m
    €57–185

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 41m
    €65–190

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    5h 19m
    €46–222

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    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
    6h 25m
    €50–153

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    5h 55m
    €49–234

  9. Train, ferry via Wigan Wallgate Rail 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
    11h 44m
    €136–301

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Blackburn to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Bolton, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Blackburn to Dublin via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 7h 43m.

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