The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Blackpool South (BPS)
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Blackpool South (BPS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Blackpool South (BPS) will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
It's difficult to get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Blackpool South (BPS) without transferring at least once.
G89586 · C021895:01 PM2h11Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:12 PMBlackpool South (BPS)$171One-way1 transfer
G89570 · C021971:03 PM2h09Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:12 PMBlackpool South (BPS)$221One-way1 transfer
G89578 · C021983:01 PM2h11Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:12 PMBlackpool South (BPS)$221One-way1 transfer
C32421 · C31906 · C0219310:21 AM2h51Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:12 PMBlackpool South (BPS)$271One-way2 transfers
W85203+
C021895:26 PM1h46Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:12 PMBlackpool South (BPS)$351One-way1 transfer
C02197+
W851891:27 PM1h45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:12 PMBlackpool South (BPS)$351One-way1 transfer
W85203+
C021895:26 PM1h46Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:12 PMBlackpool South (BPS)$351One-way1 transfer
C02198+
W851953:26 PM1h46Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:12 PMBlackpool South (BPS)$351One-way1 transfer
G89570 · C021971:03 PM2h09Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:12 PMBlackpool South (BPS)$221One-way1 transfer
G89586 · C021895:01 PM2h11Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:12 PMBlackpool South (BPS)$171One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Blackpool South (BPS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Blackpool South (BPS) 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 bus which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Blackpool South (BPS):
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Blackpool South (BPS) costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Blackpool South (BPS) take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $19 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 1h 21m versus 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Blackpool South (BPS) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Blackpool South (BPS) trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C32421 · C31906 · C02193 | On time 10:21 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h51 | 1:12 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
G89570 · C02197 | On time 1:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h09 | 3:12 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
W85189+ C02197 | On time 1:27 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h45 | 3:12 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
G89578 · C02198 | On time 3:01 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h11 | 5:12 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
W85195+ C02198 | On time 3:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h46 | 5:12 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
G89586 · C02189 | On time 5:01 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h11 | 7:12 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
W85203+ C02189 | On time 5:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h46 | 7:12 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
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Compare prices and tickets Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Blackpool South (BPS) by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Blackpool South (BPS)
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Blackpool South (BPS) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:33, the last at 11:33. The fastest train covers the 40 miles (65 km) distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 40 miles (65 km) |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 8:33 AM |
Last train 11:33 AM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Blackpool South (BPS) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Blackpool South (BPS) from $8 (€7). 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Blackpool South (BPS)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Blackpool South (BPS) 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 Blackpool South (BPS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Blackpool South (BPS)
Most Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Blackpool South (BPS) trains use the Manchester Airport to Blackpool North station pair, with some services arriving at Blackpool South. Use this guide to compare Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Blackpool South (BPS) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
Getting to Deansgate from Manchester city centre
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate train station facilities and services
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 Blackpool South from Blackpool city centre
Blackpool South is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Blackpool South train station facilities and services
Blackpool South has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool South.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackpool South: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackpool South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool South: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Layton from Blackpool city centre
Layton is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Layton train station facilities and services
Layton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Layton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Layton: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Layton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access via short ramps onto both platforms from Bispham Road. From car park up a 5 metre ramp and through gateway onto platform. Access between platforms is from Preston platform up 24 steps with rest platform and handrail over walkway and down 22 steps with rest platform and handrail, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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