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How to get fromBlackpool to Dún Laoghaireby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, busferry, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Dún Laoghaire by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, busferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Blackpool 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
    8h 19m
    €47–372

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dun Laoghairetrain train Ic / ...
    16h 36m
    €189–335

  3. Bus, bus and ferry via Terminal 1 Zone 2

    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Underpassbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    16h 44m

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    5h 7m
    €57–175

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    17h 41m

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    5h 3m
    €58–181

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

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    7h 35m
    €86–201

Blackpool to Dún Laoghaire by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration16h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Dún Laoghaire, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Blackpool to Dún Laoghaire. 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 Dún Laoghaire. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackpool North to Dun Laoghaire via Manchester Piccadilly, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 16h 36m.

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