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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 €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Blackpool to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Manchester:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Blackpool to Manchester costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Blackpool, Central Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackpool North (BPN) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
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