How to get from Manchester to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Manchester to Blackpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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40 miles (65 km) | |
Bus or train | |
$9 - $16 | |
Train • $9 (€8) • 1 h | |
National Express or Northern Rail |
Take a bus or train to travel 40 miles (65 km) to Blackpool from Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Northern Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Manchester to Blackpool.
You can travel by bus for as low as $8 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Manchester - Blackpool travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
There are 2 travel options from Manchester to Blackpool: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Blackpool is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Blackpool:
Taking a train costs $7 (€6) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $16 (€14) for the same trip.
The Manchester to Blackpool distance is around 40 miles (65 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Blackpool is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Blackpool from Manchester as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Blackpool:
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