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

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Blackburn is to train and car ferry which costs £60 - £110 and takes 14h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Blackburn is to fly and train which takes 3h 44m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Strawberry Bank via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Blackburn?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Blackburn is 209 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Blackburn without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 10h 34m and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Northern Ireland to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Blackburn bus from?

Northern Ireland to Blackburn bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Blackburn bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Blackburn bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Blackburn?

There are 1091+ hotels available in Blackburn.

Northern Ireland to Blackburn - 12 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Blackburn by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
3h 44m
£44–138
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LDY - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
4h 4m
£36–329
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
10h 34m
£89–200
Train, car ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
11h 6m
£150–464
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
11h 39m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
4h 14m
£41–138
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - 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
5h 8m
£55–145
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackburntrain
5h 24m
£58–161
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - 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 33m
£55–150
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane to Blackburntrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn
13h 35m
£68–155
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Take the train from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane to Blackburntrain
14h 23m
£63–103
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Blackburncar
6h
£76–298

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 207.5 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Blackburn. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, 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 bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Blackburn via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 10h 34m.

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