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Cheap bus tickets from Blackpool to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Cheapest

€7

Average

€9

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Blackpool to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

08:15AM1h30

Blackpool, Central Coach Station

09:45AMManchester, Coach Station

€71One-way

0 transfers

08:10PM1h20

Blackpool, Central Coach Station

09:30PMManchester, Coach Station

€81One-way

0 transfers

01:00PM1h20

Blackpool, Central Coach Station

02:20PMManchester, Coach Station

€81One-way

0 transfers

10:00AM1h20

Blackpool, Central Coach Station

11:20AMManchester, Coach Station

€81One-way

0 transfers

09:50PM1h40

Blackpool, Central Coach Station

11:30PMManchester, Coach Station

€151One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from Blackpool to Manchester

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, October 5

National Express

08:15AM1h30

Blackpool, Central Coach Station

09:45AMManchester, Coach Station

0 transfers

National Express

10:00AM1h20

Blackpool, Central Coach Station

11:20AMManchester, Coach Station

0 transfers

National Express

01:00PM1h20

Blackpool, Central Coach Station

02:20PMManchester, Coach Station

0 transfers

National Express

02:15PM1h15

Blackpool, Central Coach Station

03:30PMManchester, Coach Station

0 transfers

National Express

08:10PM1h20

Blackpool, Central Coach Station

09:30PMManchester, Coach Station

0 transfers

National Express

09:50PM1h40

Blackpool, Central Coach Station

11:30PMManchester, Coach Station

0 transfers

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Bus times from Blackpool to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Fastest Journey

1 h 15 m

Average

1 h 21 m

Buses per day

Distance

65 km

Of the 5 buses that leave Blackpool for Manchester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

02:15PM1h15

Blackpool, Central Coach Station

03:30PMManchester, Coach Station

€81One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

08:10PM1h20

Blackpool, Central Coach Station

09:30PMManchester, Coach Station

€81One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

10:00AM1h20

Blackpool, Central Coach Station

11:20AMManchester, Coach Station

€81One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

01:00PM1h20

Blackpool, Central Coach Station

02:20PMManchester, Coach Station

€81One-way

0 transfers

08:15AM1h30

Blackpool, Central Coach Station

09:45AMManchester, Coach Station

€71One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Blackpool to Manchester

	Distance	40 miles (65 km)
	Average bus duration	1 h 20 min
	Average bus ticket price	$18 (€17)
	Bus frequency	1 a day
	Direct bus	Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day
	Bus providers	National Express, Transpennine Express or Northern Rail

Buses from Blackpool to Manchester cover the 40 miles (65 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 20 min with our travel partners like National Express, Transpennine Express or Northern Rail. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $18 (€17), but the average price of bus tickets is $18 (€17). Travelers depart most frequently from Blackpool, Central Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.

Bus companies: National Express and Northern Rail (3) from Blackpool to Manchester

Travel between Blackpool and Manchester from $18 (€17) with Omio’s bus partners National Express and Northern Rail (3)! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned bus operating companies in the United Kingdom. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 bus companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and commuter buses across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern bus journeys between Blackpool and Manchester. There is only one class option on Northern buses: Standard.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus between Blackpool and Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Blackpool to Manchester bus information with National Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: $18
National Express frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Blackpool to Manchester

FAQs: Take the bus from Blackpool to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Blackpool to Manchester.

Cheap bus tickets from Blackpool to Manchester can start from as little as $18 (€17) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Blackpool to Manchester is $18 (€17); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Blackpool to Manchester bus travel time is 1 h 20 min for the 40 mile (65 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Blackpool to Manchester leaves at 7: 15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Blackpool to Manchester leaves at 7: 10 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Blackpool to Manchester without having to change trains with National Express. There is 1 direct bus from Blackpool to Manchester each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Blackpool to Manchester bus to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express, Transpennine Express or Northern Rail. However, it's always good to check all possible bus providers with services from Blackpool to Manchester to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Blackpool, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Blackpool, Central Coach Station, Blackpool and Blackpool, Topping Street. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your trip in bus stations like Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester, Airport.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Blackpool, Central Coach Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (661 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Manchester from Blackpool is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Blackpool to Manchester by bus is November.

Yes, you can take a bus between Blackpool and Manchester.

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