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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Blackburn is to fly and train which costs £35 - £130 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Blackburn is to tram and fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs £40 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Strawberry Bank via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.

How far is it from Ireland to Blackburn?

The distance between Ireland and Blackburn is 222 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Blackburn without a car is to ferry and train via Wigan Wallgate which takes 11h 43m and costs £110 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Ireland to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Blackburn bus from?

Ireland to Blackburn bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to Blackburn bus arrive?

Ireland to Blackburn bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.

Where can I stay near Blackburn?

There are 1065+ hotels available in Blackburn.

Ireland to Blackburn - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Ireland to Blackburn by car ferry, car, ferry, train, bus, busferry, tram, or plane

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Car ferry, drive
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. Drive from Liverpool to Blackburncar
7h 49m
£39–314
Fly Dublin Airport 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
5h 19m
£36–142
Ferry, train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Blackburntrain
11h 43m
£113–259
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
16h
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
5. Take the train from Preston to Blackburntrain
5h 7m
£44–154
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
9h 25m
£71–135
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
5h 12m
£40–187
Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
5h 40m
£42–196
Fly Dublin Airport 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
6h 51m
£39–129
Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - 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
6h
£48–229

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Distance: 220.8 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Ireland and Blackburn, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Blackburn. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Blackburn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burlington Road to Blackburn via Sean Moore Rd, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 11h 43m.

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