The average train between Blackpool and Manchester takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Blackpool to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Blackpool and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
Blackpool to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
Blackpool to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.
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The distance between Blackpool and Manchester is 65.3 km. The road distance is 77 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Blackpool North to Deansgate hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 1h 14m.
