What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £4 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Deansgate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Manchester?

The distance between Blackpool and Manchester is 48 miles. The road distance is 50.6 miles.

How do I travel from Blackpool to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £5 - £27.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Manchester?

The train from Blackpool North to Deansgate takes 1h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Manchester bus from?

Blackpool to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Manchester train from?

Blackpool to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Manchester?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £5 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £11 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Blackpool to Manchester bus arrive?

Blackpool to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Manchester train arrive?

Blackpool to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Manchester is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Blackpool to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Manchester?

Book your Blackpool to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Blackpool to Manchester?

Book your Blackpool to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3532+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Blackpool to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Blackpool and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Blackpool to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to Manchester by train, bus, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 14m
£5–27
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Blackpool to Manchesterrideshare 48.8 mi
1h 13m
£4
Bus
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
1h 20m
£5–11
Drive 50.3 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Manchestercar 50.3 mi
1h 1m
£13–18

Blackpool to Manchester by train

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Distance: 47.5 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Manchester, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Blackpool North to Deansgate hourly. Tickets cost £5–27 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 1h 20m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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