Blackpool to County Down

Updated: March 14, 2024 06:10 AM

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Blackpool to County Down

Language

The official language of County Down is English.

Currency

The official currency of County Down is the British pound sterling.

Distance

The distance from Blackpool to County Down is approximately 200 miles.

How to Reach

There are a few different ways to reach County Down from Blackpool.

• By car: The drive from Blackpool to County Down takes approximately 4 hours.
• By train: There is a direct train from Blackpool to Belfast, which takes approximately 5 hours.
• By bus: There is a direct bus from Blackpool to Belfast, which takes approximately 6 hours.

Expenses

The cost of your trip to County Down will vary depending on your travel style and the time of year you visit.

• Accommodation: The average cost of a hotel room in County Down is around £50 per night.
• Food: The average cost of a meal in County Down is around £15.
• Transportation: The average cost of a bus ticket in County Down is around £5.

Best time to go

The best time to visit County Down is during the summer months, when the weather is mild and the days are long.

What to Eat

County Down is home to a variety of delicious food.

• Ulster fry: A traditional Ulster fry consists of bacon, sausage, eggs, soda bread, and potato bread.
• Coddle: A coddle is a stew made with bacon, sausage, potatoes, onions, and carrots.
• Belfast bap: A Belfast bap is a bread roll filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables.

Where to Go

County Down is home to a variety of attractions.

• Titanic Belfast: Titanic Belfast is a museum dedicated to the Titanic, which was built in Belfast.
• Giant's Causeway: Giant's Causeway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of thousands of hexagonal basalt columns.
• Mourne Mountains: The Mourne Mountains are a range of mountains located in County Down.

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about County Down.

• What is the population of County Down?

The population of County Down is approximately 530,000.

• What is the capital of County Down?

The capital of County Down is Downpatrick.

• What is the largest city in County Down?

The largest city in County Down is Belfast.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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