To reach Blackpool from Armagh, fly from Belfast City to Manchester, then take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North. This route covers over 450 km. The total journey time is approximately 7 hours. It is the most reliable way to reach the seaside town from Northern Ireland.
Total Distance: Driving distance 480 km, straight-line air distance 320 km.
The train from Manchester to Blackpool takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
May to September for the best weather to explore the beach.