How to travel from Blackpool to Isle of Man, United Kingdom
The distance between Blackpool and Isle of Man is around 217km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Blackpool to Isle of Man by taxi, ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Man → Blackpool if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time40min
- Typical cost£90($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Taxi and Ferry
Take a taxi to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration3h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£205($240)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration4h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£85($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Isle of Man
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Isle of Man by taxi, ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £74 ($87) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($105).
The distance between Blackpool and Isle of Man is around 217km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 100km (62 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Blackpool and Isle of Man by taxi and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Isle of Man is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £90 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Isle of Man is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £74 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Blackpool and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Blackpool and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) 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 Blackpool to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take a taxi to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Isle of Man is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £205 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Isle of Man
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 30m | £90($105) | every 2 hours | 245km (152 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, Fly | 2h 35m | £90($110) | hourly | 271km (169 miles) |
Taxi and Ferry + 1 similar | 3h 50m | £205($240) | twice daily | 221km (137 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 6h 50m | £74($87) | twice daily | 230km (143 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 4h 15m | £85($100) | twice daily | 217km (135 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Blackpool and Isle of Man
Bus companies
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
Arriva Merseyside
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airlines
Loganair
Train operators
Airports near Isle of Man
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man