The cheapest and fastest trains from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
55
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 55 trains that leave Blackpool North (BPN) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Wed, Aug 05, 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G898275:22 PM1h23Blackpool North (BPN)6:45 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$91One-way0 transfers
G898631:25 PM1h20Blackpool North (BPN)2:45 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$101One-way0 transfers
G898254:54 PM1h21Blackpool North (BPN)6:15 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$101One-way0 transfers
G898172:54 PM1h21Blackpool North (BPN)4:15 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$101One-way0 transfers
G898193:23 PM1h22Blackpool North (BPN)4:45 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$101One-way0 transfers
G88967+
W848999:19 AM1h07Blackpool North (BPN)10:26 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$351One-way1 transfer
G88963+
W848968:19 AM1h07Blackpool North (BPN)9:26 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$371One-way1 transfer
G88976+
W8490311:19 AM1h07Blackpool North (BPN)12:26 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$351One-way1 transfer
G8985911:22 PM1h09Blackpool North (BPN)12:31 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$121One-way0 transfers
G896719:56 PM1h14Blackpool North (BPN)11:10 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
The journey is about 2m faster (1h 11m by train vs 1h 13m by car) and roughly $3 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($16 (€13) vs $19 (€15)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89825 | On time 4:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 6:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89155+ W84922 | 5:05 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 6:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89827 | On time 5:22 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h23 | 6:45 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89830 | 5:56 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h20 | 7:16 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89161+ W84923 | 6:05 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 7:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89832 | 6:22 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h23 | 7:45 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89834 | On time 6:58 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h17 | 8:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89167+ W84873 | On time 7:05 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h23 | 8:28 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89838 | On time 7:22 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h23 | 8:45 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89841 | 7:58 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h17 | 9:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89173+ W84928 | On time 8:05 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 9:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89845 | 8:22 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h23 | 9:45 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89849 | 8:58 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h17 | 10:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89178+ W84932 | On time 9:09 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h15 | 10:24 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89852 | On time 9:21 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h26 | 10:47 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89671 | 9:56 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h14 | 11:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88947+ W84877 | On time 10:02 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h23 | 11:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89856 | On time 10:23 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h22 | 11:45 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89859 | On time 11:22 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h13 | 12:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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G89816 | 4:59 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h16 | 6:15 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89818 | 5:22 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h23 | 6:45 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34004_W34251+ G89877 | 5:35 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h23 | 6:58 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89820 | 5:55 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h20 | 7:15 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89147+ W84878 | 6:04 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h22 | 7:26 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89822 | 6:22 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h23 | 7:45 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89824 | 6:54 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 8:15 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84893+ G89153 | 7:05 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h22 | 8:27 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89826 | 7:21 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h24 | 8:45 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89828 | 7:53 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h22 | 9:15 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84896+ G88963 | 8:19 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h07 | 9:26 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89831 | 8:23 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h22 | 9:45 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89833 | 8:54 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 10:15 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84899+ G88967 | 9:19 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h07 | 10:26 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89836 | 9:25 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h20 | 10:45 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89839 | 9:54 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 11:15 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89171+ W84901 | 10:05 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 11:26 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89843 | 10:25 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h20 | 11:45 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89847 | 10:54 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h22 | 12:16 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88976+ W84903 | 11:19 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h07 | 12:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89850 | 11:24 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 12:45 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89854 | 11:54 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 1:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84907+ G89163 | 12:05 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 1:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89857 | 12:25 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h20 | 1:45 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89861 | 12:55 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h20 | 2:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84908+ G89169 | 1:05 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 2:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89863 | 1:25 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h20 | 2:45 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89865 | 1:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 3:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89176+ W84912 | 2:05 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 3:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89867 | 2:25 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h20 | 3:45 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89817 | 2:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 4:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89150+ W84915 | 3:05 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 4:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89819 | 3:23 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h22 | 4:45 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89821 | 3:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 5:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89149+ W84918 | 4:05 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 5:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89823 | 4:22 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h23 | 5:45 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 41 miles (66 km) distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 41 miles (66 km) |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 4:22 AM |
Last train 11:22 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Blackpool North (BPN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Blackpool North (BPN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Blackpool North from Blackpool city centre
Blackpool North train station facilities and services
Blackpool North has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool North.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Blackpool North.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackpool North: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackpool North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to station front down 30 metre ramp from Talbot Road, 10 metre ramp or 9 steps from Springfield Road or 16 steps from High Street. Level access from station front onto concourse then through wide doors onto all platforms. There is a dropped kerb access to the station entrance from the Blue Badge car parking spaces, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located Just inside concourse on right hand side, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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