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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.
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Distance | 40 miles (65 km) | |
Average train duration | 2 h 17 min | |
Average train ticket price | $14 (€13) | |
Train frequency | 48 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 34 direct trains a day | |
Train providers | Transpennine Express or Northern Rail |
Trains from Manchester to Blackpool cover the 40 miles (65 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 17 min with our travel partners like Transpennine Express or Northern Rail. Normally, there are 48 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $14 (€13), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $14 (€13). Travelers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Blackpool North.
Northern Rail (3) trains will get you to Blackpool from Manchester from $14 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains between Manchester and Blackpool. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Blackpool train information:
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:
When departing from Manchester, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria. When arriving in Blackpool, you can end your route in train stations like Blackpool North, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool South.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.6 miles (954 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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