What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Blackburn?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Blackburn is to fly and train which costs £30 - £130 and takes 5h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Blackburn?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Blackburn is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs £40 - £160.

How far is it from Dublin to Blackburn?

The distance between Dublin and Blackburn is 218 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Blackburn without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Blackburn without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 7h 38m and costs £200 - £550.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Blackburn?

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Dublin to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Blackburn?

There are 1062+ hotels available in Blackburn.

Dublin to Blackburn - 7 ways to travel via train, car ferry, taxi, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Blackburn by car ferry, taxi, ferry, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the taxi from Liverpool to Blackburntaxi
7h 38m
£208–510
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
4h 56m
£31–141
Ferry, train via Manchester
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
8h 30m
£77–128
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain
3. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Blackburntrain
10h 47m
£121–281
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Blackburntrain
4h 40m
£40–154
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackburntrain
5h 27m
£34–128
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
7h 14m
£48–177

Dublin to Blackburn by ferry, train, and tram

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8h 30mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.4 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Blackburn. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then take the taxi to Blackburn. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Blackburn via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 8h 30m.

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