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How to get fromWaterford to Blackpoolby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Waterford to Blackpool by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Waterford to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Blackpoolcar car
    9h 54m
    £64–350

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 34m
    £52–167

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    11h 51m
    £85–141

  4. Bus, ferry, train via Prestatyn

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 600
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Prestatyntrain train
    4. Take the train from Prestatyn to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    5. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    13h 28m
    £95–160

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Parnell Street to 3Arenabus bus 736
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus bus 1 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Aintree Festival Zone Package to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus Gn1
    14h 53m
    £75–119

  6. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 7m
    £54–175

  7. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 47m
    £55–258

  8. Train to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    9h 16m
    £58–223

  9. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackpool Northtrain train
    9h 30m
    £56–167

  10. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    8h 20m
    £60–206

  11. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain train
    9h 17m
    £61–188

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 326.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Waterford to Blackpool. 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 Blackpool. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waterford to Blackpool North via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, and Preston in around 11h 51m.

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