How to travel from Belfast to Blackpool, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Blackpool is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Belfast to Blackpool by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Blackpool → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Blackpool North.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£100($115)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Preston Coach Station.
- Duration10hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£48($57)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Blackpool.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£39($46)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Blackpool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Blackpool by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).
The distance between Belfast and Blackpool is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Belfast and Blackpool by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Blackpool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Blackpool is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Blackpool. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Blackpool. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Blackpool. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Blackpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Blackpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Blackpool. We recommend that you take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 8h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Blackpool is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Blackpool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2h 45m | £155($185) | hourly | 372km (231 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train | 2h 55m | £150($175) | every 2 hours | 345km (214 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 3h 10m | £110($130) | hourly | 420km (261 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train | 3h 25m | £110($130) | every 2 hours | 393km (244 miles) |
| Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train | 3h 45m | £140($165) | hourly | 416km (259 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 8h 30m | £100($115) | 3 times a week | 323km (201 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 7h 45m | £105($125) | once daily | 555km (345 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 10hrs | £48($57) | twice daily | 560km (348 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6h 10m | £39($46) | every 4 hours | 413km (257 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Blackpool
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Bus companies
Dodds of Troon
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Blackpool
The following major airports near Blackpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Blackpool
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Blackpool
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 92km (57 miles) from Blackpool