What is the cheapest way to get from Galway to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Blackpool is to bus and fly and train which costs £50 - £280 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galway to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from Galway to Blackpool is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 49m and costs £75 - £200.

How far is it from Galway to Blackpool?

The distance between Galway and Blackpool is 398 miles.

How do I travel from Galway to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from Galway to Blackpool without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 11m and costs £85 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Galway to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Galway to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1854+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Galway to Blackpool - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Galway to Blackpool by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 58m
£52–203
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NOC - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 17m
£50–271
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
12h 11m
£87–144
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Blackpoolcar
9h 43m
£122–370
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 32m
£58–176
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NOC - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 49m
£77–193
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 59m
£56–168
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SNN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 26m
£97–361
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackpool Northtrain
9h 55m
£59–163

Galway to Blackpool by train, tram, foot, and ferry

52Weekly Services

12h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 395.4 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Blackpool, England?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Blackpool. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Blackpool North. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Blackpool North via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, and Preston in around 12h 11m.

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