How to travel from Manchester to Blackpool

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Blackpool

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $5.

Distance: 40 miles (65 km)

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$10

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Cheapest

$13

Average price

1h 43m

Average total duration

1h 13m

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30m

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1h 40m

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1h 10m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Manchester to Blackpool

How to get from Manchester to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Manchester to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX121
    10:30 AM1h20
    Manchester, Coach Station
    11:50 AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX121
    7:30 AM1h20
    Manchester, Coach Station
    8:50 AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Northern RailL08668
    11:05 AM1h15
    Deansgate (DGT)
    12:20 PMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailL09415 · L08015
    9:26 AM2h19
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    11:45 AMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $171One-way
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailY24850
    9:08 AM1h16
    Deansgate (DGT)
    10:24 AMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailY24850 · Y24914
    9:08 AM2h04
    Deansgate (DGT)
    11:12 AMBlackpool South (BPS)
    $241One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX121
    1:30 PM1h20
    Manchester, Coach Station
    2:50 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX121
    5:40 PM1h20
    Manchester, Coach Station
    7:00 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 PM1h25
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Blackpool

Travel to Blackpool easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Blackpool.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Blackpool including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Blackpool is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Blackpool:

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Blackpool costing on average $8 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Blackpool is by train with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 20m.

The distance from Manchester to Blackpool is approximately 40 miles (65 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Blackpool is:
  • Around 21 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Blackpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Blackpool:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Blackpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express to go to Blackpool by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Blackpool:
  • 11 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Blackpool often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Liverpool, Preston, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Blackpool and these popular destinations at a great price.
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