The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Lytham St Annes
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Lytham St Annes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Lytham St Annes will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 7 buses that leave Manchester for Lytham St Annes every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 60 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus16:001h25Manchester, Shudehill Interchange17:25Blackpool, Central Coach Station£51One-way0 changes
NX12120:301h20Manchester, Coach Station21:50Blackpool, Central Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
NX12116:551h20Manchester, Coach Station18:15Blackpool, Central Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
NX12113:001h20Manchester, Coach Station14:20Blackpool, Central Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
NX1217:001h20Manchester, Coach Station8:20Blackpool, Central Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
NX12110:151h20Manchester, Coach Station11:35Blackpool, Central Coach Station£111One-way0 changes
NX12120:301h20Manchester, Coach Station21:50Blackpool, Central Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
NX12116:551h20Manchester, Coach Station18:15Blackpool, Central Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
NX12113:001h20Manchester, Coach Station14:20Blackpool, Central Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
NX1217:001h20Manchester, Coach Station8:20Blackpool, Central Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester to Lytham St Annes
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Lytham St Annes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 60 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Manchester to Lytham St Annes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Lytham St Annes coaches for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX424 | 6:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h40 | 7:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX121 | 7:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 8:20 Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX121 | 10:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 11:35 Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX121 | 13:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 14:20 Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h25 | 17:25 Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX121 | 17:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 18:40 Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX121 | 20:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 21:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Lytham St Annes
Buses from Manchester to Lytham St Annes run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:30, the last at 22:45. The fastest coach covers the 60 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 60 km |
Average bus duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 3:30 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Manchester to Lytham St AnnesYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Lytham St Annes with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Manchester to Lytham St Annes coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Lytham St Annes by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lytham St Annes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Lytham St Annes
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
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