Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
76
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Blackpool will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 76 trains that leave Manchester for Blackpool on Wed, Jun 25, 42 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 25 the direct trains cover the 65 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Wed, Jun 25 the slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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.
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 €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Train | Most popular Bus |
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€11 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 52m Average duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 2:39 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h11 | 3:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 2:56 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h08 | 4:04 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 2:56 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h29 | 4:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 3:08 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h18 | 4:26 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 3:08 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 2h18 | 5:26 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 3:08 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h13 | 4:21 PM Layton (LAY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 3:25 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2h01 | 5:26 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 3:28 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h58 | 5:26 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 3:39 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h14 | 4:53 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 3:56 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h08 | 5:04 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 4:08 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h18 | 5:26 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 4:08 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h13 | 5:21 PM Layton (LAY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 4:28 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h22 | 5:50 PM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
Wednesday, June 25 | |||||
![]() | On time 7:08 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h16 | 8:24 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:08 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h12 | 8:20 AM Layton (LAY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:38 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h15 | 8:53 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h29 | 9:25 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:08 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h12 | 9:20 AM Layton (LAY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:08 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h16 | 9:24 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:08 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 2h17 | 10:25 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:15 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h10 | 10:25 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 8:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h12 | 9:51 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h29 | 10:25 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h08 | 10:04 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:08 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h11 | 10:19 AM Layton (LAY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:08 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h15 | 10:23 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:21 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h59 | 11:20 AM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 9:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h11 | 10:50 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 9:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h46 | 11:25 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 9:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h08 | 11:04 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 9:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h29 | 11:25 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 10:08 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h12 | 11:20 AM Layton (LAY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 10:08 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h16 | 11:24 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 10:24 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h07 | 11:31 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h11 | 11:50 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 10:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h29 | 12:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 11:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h23 | 1:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:08 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h13 | 12:21 PM Layton (LAY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:08 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h17 | 12:25 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 11:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h46 | 1:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 11:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h11 | 12:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:06 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h14 | 1:20 PM Layton (LAY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 12:08 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 2h17 | 2:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:08 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h16 | 1:24 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:08 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h12 | 1:20 PM Layton (LAY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 12:21 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h04 | 2:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:39 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h11 | 1:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 12:56 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h29 | 2:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 12:56 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h08 | 2:04 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 1:08 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h14 | 2:22 PM Layton (LAY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 1:08 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h19 | 2:27 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 1:28 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h22 | 2:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 1:39 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h47 | 3:26 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 1:39 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h11 | 2:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 1:43 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h43 | 3:26 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 1:56 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h30 | 3:26 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 1:56 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h08 | 3:04 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:08 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h18 | 3:26 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:08 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h13 | 3:21 PM Layton (LAY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Distance 40 miles (65 km) |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 05:08 |
Last train 23:08 |
Buy your official Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express and first_transpennine_express train tickets from Manchester to Blackpool from $9 (€7) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.
Train information from Manchester to Blackpool with Northern Rail (3):
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Blackpool North, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
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