There are 3 ways to get from Blackpool to Failsworth by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Blackpool North to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Failsworthtram Pink Line
1h 38m£8–30Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
1h 50m£5–13Drive 54.5 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Failsworthcar 54.5 mi
59 min£14–20
Blackpool to Failsworth by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Failsworth is to bus which costs £5 - £13 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Failsworth is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Failsworth. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Ridgefield Street via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Failsworth. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Failsworth via Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Blackpool and Failsworth is 53 miles. The road distance is 54.8 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Failsworth without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 38m and costs £8 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Blackpool to Failsworth, including transfers.
Blackpool to Failsworth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Failsworth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
Blackpool to Failsworth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Failsworth, England?
National Express operates a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £5–13 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Deansgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Failsworth
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Failsworth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Failsworth is 55 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Blackpool to Failsworth.
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