The average train between Manchester and Blackpool takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to Blackpool. 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 Manchester and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 12:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Blackpool station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
Manchester to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackpool North station.
Book your Manchester to Blackpool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and Blackpool is 65.3 km. The road distance is 77 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Blackpool North hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
