There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to O2 Apollo Manchester by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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Train via Apollo
best- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 30m£8–27Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Blackpool to Manchester48.8 mi
1h 38m£4Bus
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station121
1h 44m£5–13Drive 51.4 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to O2 Apollo Manchester51.4 mi
1h£13–19Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 35m£8–27
Blackpool to O2 Apollo Manchester by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to O2 Apollo Manchester is to rideshare which costs £4 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to O2 Apollo Manchester is to drive which takes 1h and costs £12 - £19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Blackpool and O2 Apollo Manchester is 50 miles. The road distance is 51.7 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to O2 Apollo Manchester without a car is to train via Apollo which takes 1h 30m and costs £8 - £27.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Blackpool to O2 Apollo Manchester, including transfers.
Blackpool to O2 Apollo Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to O2 Apollo Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to O2 Apollo Manchester is to train via Apollo which takes 1h 30m and costs £8 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £13 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and O2 Apollo Manchester, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £8–27 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station 4 times a day. 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 Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to O2 Apollo Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to O2 Apollo Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to O2 Apollo Manchester is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Blackpool to O2 Apollo Manchester.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Blackpool and O2 Apollo Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.