Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 30 Oct

Cheapest price on 30 Oct

£6

Average ticket price on 30 Oct

£17

Fastest journey on 30 Oct

1 h 7 m

Average journey duration on 30 Oct

1 h 12 m

Trains on 30 Oct

52

Distance

66 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.

Fast trains

On Fri 30 Oct, we found 52 trains from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), including 37 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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Trains from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:59, the last at 22:22. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 57m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance
66 km
Average train duration
1h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
57m
First train
3:59
Last train
22:22
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5

Frequently asked questions about your Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).

The cost of a train ticket from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £16.
The train journey from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) covers a distance of 66 km and takes approximately 57m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is 66 km.
The first train from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 3:59.
The last train from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) departs at 22:22.
Trains from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run approximately 9 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Blackpool North (BPN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Northern Rail.

Live departures

Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times

The table below shows live departures for Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Thursday 29 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailG89821
On time
15:54 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h21
17:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89149+Transpennine ExpressW84918
On time
16:05 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h21
17:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
Northern RailG89823
On time
16:22 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h23
17:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89825
On time
16:54 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h21
18:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89155+Transpennine ExpressW8492217:05 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h21
18:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Northern RailG89827
On time
17:22 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h23
18:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8983017:56 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h20
19:16 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89161+Transpennine ExpressW8492318:05 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h21
19:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Northern RailG8983218:22 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h23
19:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8983418:58 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h17
20:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89167+Transpennine ExpressW84873
On time
19:05 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h23
20:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
Northern RailG89838
On time
19:22 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h23
20:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8984119:58 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h17
21:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89173+Transpennine ExpressW84928
On time
20:05 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h21
21:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
Northern RailG8984520:22 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h23
21:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8984920:58 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h17
22:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89178+Transpennine ExpressW84932
On time
21:09 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h15
22:24 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
Northern RailG89852
On time
21:21 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h26
22:47 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89814
On time
21:56 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h14
23:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG88947+Transpennine ExpressW84877
On time
22:02 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h23
23:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
Northern RailG89856
On time
22:23 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h22
23:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89859
On time
23:22 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h13
0:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
Friday 30 October
Northern RailG898164:59 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h16
6:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG898185:22 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h23
6:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89877+Avanti West CoastW34004_W342515:35 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h23
6:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Northern RailG898205:55 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h20
7:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89147+Transpennine ExpressW848786:04 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h22
7:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Northern RailG898226:22 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h23
7:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG898246:54 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h21
8:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89153+Transpennine ExpressW848937:05 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h22
8:27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Northern RailG898267:21 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h24
8:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG898287:53 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h22
9:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG88963+Transpennine ExpressW848968:19 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h07
9:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Northern RailG898318:23 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h22
9:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG898338:54 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h21
10:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG88967+Transpennine ExpressW848999:19 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h07
10:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Northern RailG898369:25 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h20
10:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG898399:54 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h21
11:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89171+Transpennine ExpressW8490110:05 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h21
11:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Northern RailG8984310:25 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h20
11:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8984710:54 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h22
12:16 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8985011:24 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h21
12:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8985411:54 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h21
13:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89163+Transpennine ExpressW8490712:05 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h21
13:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Northern RailG8985712:25 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h20
13:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8986112:55 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h20
14:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8986313:25 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h20
14:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8986513:54 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h21
15:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8986714:25 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h20
15:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8981714:54 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h21
16:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89150+Transpennine ExpressW8491515:05 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h21
16:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Northern RailG8981915:23 Blackpool North (BPN)
1h22
16:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect

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Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Blackpool North (BPN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
1h 1m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£5
Northern Rail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
57m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£10
Transpennine Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Blackpool North (BPN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
There is no night train service from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).

FAQs: Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Booking trains from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).

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Important Stations and Airports in Blackpool North (BPN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Most Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Blackpool North (BPN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Blackpool
Arrival train stations in Manchester
Blackpool NorthBlackpool North station, Talbot Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2AB+44 8002006060ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Blackpool North from Blackpool city centre

Location for Rail Replacement ServicesReplacement transport will pick up/drop off at the station entrance
MetroNearest tram stop half a mile

Blackpool North train station facilities and services

Blackpool North has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Blackpool North.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Blackpool North.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Blackpool North: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Blackpool North: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to station front down 30 metre ramp from Talbot Road, 10 metre ramp or 9 steps from Springfield Road or 16 steps from High Street. Level access from station front onto concourse then through wide doors onto all platforms. There is a dropped kerb access to the station entrance from the Blue Badge car parking spaces, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located Just inside concourse on right hand side, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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Blackpool North (BPN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) train
Blackpool North (BPN) to London Euston (EUS) train
Blackpool North (BPN) to London Liverpool Street (LST) train
Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Blackpool North (BPN) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train
London St Pancras International (STP) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Blackpool North (BPN) to Birmingham International (BHI) train
Blackpool North (BPN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train
Blackpool North (BPN) to London Victoria (VIC) train
London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Blackpool North (BPN) to Salford Crescent (SLD) train
London Bridge (LBG) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Blackpool North (BPN) to Leeds station (LDS) train
Blackpool North (BPN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) train
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
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London Liverpool Street (LST) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
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