There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Manchester Arena by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
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- Take the train from Blackpool North to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 29m£7–29Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Blackpool to Manchester48.8 mi
1h 27m£4Bus
- Take the bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk026
1h 37m£7–11Drive 49.7 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Manchester Arenacar 49.7 mi
58 min£12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Blackpool to Manchester Arenataxi 49.7 mi
58 min£100–130Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
1h 39m£5–11Train, line 8 bus
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Boltontrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Victoria Rail Stationbus 8
2h 17m
Blackpool to Manchester Arena by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Manchester Arena is to rideshare which costs £4 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Manchester Arena is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £12 - £18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Blackpool and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Manchester Arena. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Victoria via Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Blackpool and Manchester Arena is 49 miles. The road distance is 50 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Manchester Arena without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £7 - £30.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Blackpool to Manchester Arena, including transfers.
Blackpool to Manchester Arena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Blackpool station.
Blackpool to Manchester Arena train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Manchester Arena is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £7 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 37m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Manchester Arena, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Blackpool North to Deansgate hourly. Tickets cost £5–27 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- 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
- £5–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Victoria Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Blackpool to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- £100–130
C Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1253 292 929
- Website
- ccabs.net
Blackpool Coastal Cars
- Phone
- +44 1253 381010
- Website
- blackpoolcoastalcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Manchester Arena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Blackpool to Manchester Arena train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Manchester Arena is 50 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Blackpool to Manchester Arena.
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Book your Blackpool to Manchester Arena bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Blackpool and Manchester Arena. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.