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How to get fromCork to Blackburnby plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Blackburn by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain train
    5h 13m
    £37–194

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Blackburncar car
    10h 25m
    £76–365

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    12h 21m
    £89–146

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus bus 600
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    4. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Blackburntrain train
    16h 46m
    £105–169

  5. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KIR - MAN
    6h 49m
    £54–181

  6. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    7h 23m
    £46–203

  7. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Blackburntrain train
    6h
    £48–216

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Blackburn. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Bolton, then take the train to Blackburn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Blackburn via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 10h 25m.

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