How to travel from Londonderry to Blackpool, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Blackpool is around 450km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Londonderry to Blackpool by train, ferry, 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 → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train
Fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Yorkgate then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Blackpool North.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Preston Coach Station.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£61($72)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Blackpool.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£77($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Blackpool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Blackpool by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £61 ($72) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).
The distance between Londonderry and Blackpool is around 450km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306km (190 miles)
It takes around 11h 10m to get from Londonderry and Blackpool by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Blackpool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £140 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Blackpool is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £61 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Blackpool. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Blackpool. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Blackpool. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 3h 5m.
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 Londonderry to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to Yorkgate then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 11h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Blackpool is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Blackpool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | £140($165) | 4 times a day | 476km (296 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 5m | £175($205) | 4 times a day | 450km (279 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 10m | £115($135) | 3 times a week | 479km (297 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 11h 15m | £115($135) | 3 times a week | 451km (280 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 55m | £61($72) | twice daily | 677km (421 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 30m | £77($90) | every 4 hours | 518km (322 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Blackpool
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
Translink UK
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