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How to get fromIsle of Man to Blackpoolby car ferry, taxi, bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Man to Blackpool by car ferry, taxi, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Liverpool to Blackpooltaxi taxi
    4h 1m
    £108–136

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    7h 10m
    £30–60

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane IOM - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    2h 42m
    £68–181

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North
    5h 8m
    £34–58

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane IOM - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    3h 14m
    £54–174

Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 126.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Isle of Man and Blackpool, England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Man to Blackpool. However, you can take the car ferry to Liverpool then take the taxi to Blackpool. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to National Express Coach Facility via Liverpool, Princes Parade, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 10m.

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