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How to get fromDublin Airport (DUB) to Blackburnby plane, train, car ferry, car, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Blackburn by plane, train, car ferry, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain train
    2h 39m
    £32–129

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Blackburncar car
    7h 53m
    £39–315

  3. Ferry, train via Manchester

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    9h 54m
    £82–154

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - 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
    3h 23m
    £40–140

  5. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackburntrain train
    4h 9m
    £36–118

  6. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    9h 35m
    £73–145

  7. Ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    3. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Blackburntrain train
    12h
    £85–248

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Blackburn by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Blackburn, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Blackburn. However, you can 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 Dublin Airport (DUB) to Blackburn via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 7h 53m.

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