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Compare train and bus for Blackpool to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Manchester 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. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Manchester:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Manchester costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
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How to get from Blackpool to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackpool to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:25 AM1h20Blackpool9:45 AMManchester$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:25 AM1h20Blackpool9:45 AMManchester$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:25 AM1h20Blackpool9:45 AMManchester$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:50 PM1h25Blackpool4:15 PMManchester$91One-way0 transfers
6:50 AM1h30Blackpool8:20 AMManchester$101One-way0 transfers- 6:55 PM1h20Blackpool8:15 PMManchester$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Manchester:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Manchester costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackpool and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackpool North (BPN) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Blackpool, Central Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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