There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Blackpool Pleasure Beach by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Blackpool Pleasure BeachPreston - Blackpool South / ...
bestTrain
2h 13m$12–39- Take the rideshare from Manchester to Blackpool51.6 mi
cheapestRideshare
1h 45m$6- Take the bus from Manchester Coach Stn, Chorlton St to Blackpool121 / ...
Bus
2h 1m$26–33- Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchange36 / ...
- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Station125
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kenilwoth Gardens68
Line 36 bus, bus, line 68 bus
5h 2m- Drive from Manchester to Blackpool Pleasure Beach53.5 mi
Drive 53.5 mi
57 min$18–26
Manchester to Blackpool Pleasure Beach by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Blackpool Pleasure Beach is to rideshare which costs $6 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Blackpool Pleasure Beach is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Blackpool Pleasure Beach. However, there are services departing from Manchester Coach Stn, Chorlton St and arriving at Watson Road via Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Blackpool Pleasure Beach. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Blackpool Pleasure Beach via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Manchester and Blackpool Pleasure Beach is 50 miles. The road distance is 53.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Blackpool Pleasure Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $11 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Manchester to Blackpool Pleasure Beach, including transfers.
Manchester to Blackpool Pleasure Beach bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Coach Stn, Chorlton St station.
Manchester to Blackpool Pleasure Beach train services, operated by Northern Rail, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Blackpool Pleasure Beach is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $11 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $35 and takes 2h 1m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Blackpool Pleasure Beach, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Blackpool Pleasure Beach via Preston and Blackpool Pleasure Beach in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Coach Stn, Chorlton St to Blackpool every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–29 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- $8–12
Train from Preston to Blackpool Pleasure Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- $3–4
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- $14–20
- 1st Class
- $29–35
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Coach Stn, Chorlton St to Blackpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Bus Station to Kenilwoth Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Manchester to Blackpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Blackpool Pleasure Beach bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Blackpool station.
Manchester to Blackpool Pleasure Beach train services, operated by Northern Rail, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Blackpool Pleasure Beach is 54 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Manchester to Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
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There are 1858+ hotels available in Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Prices start at $32 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and Blackpool Pleasure Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.