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

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There are 11 ways to get from Blackburn to Ireland by car, car ferry, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    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

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    5h 34m
    €43–229

  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 55m
    €86–142

  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 10m
    €56–191

  5. 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
    11h 35m
    €142–337

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    5h 20m
    €44–167

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 49m
    €61–159

  8. 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
    €49–150

  9. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International 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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    5. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 35m
    €71–183

  10. 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
    6h
    €47–221

  11. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Cork 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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    6h 26m
    €58–253

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Blackburn to Ireland. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Dublin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackburn to Spencer Dock via Preston, Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 8h 55m.

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