Blackpool to Manchester train with Northern Rail (3)

Trains from Blackpool to Manchester: Journey Details

Trains from Blackpool to Manchester depart early in the morning, with the first service leaving just after 5:00 a.m. Trains leave roughly every hour, until when the last service leaves just before midnight. Most services have one change; others have two or three changes. Journeys can last between 1:20-2:15, depending on the number of changes. Train services between Blackpool and Manchester are provided by Northern Trains and First TransPennine Express.

Taking the Train from Blackpool

Blackpool South station is located in the centre of Blackpool, a short distance from the city's famous illuminations. There is no taxi rank at Blackpool South station, so prior booking is essential. The city centre can easily be reached on foot or by bicycle. The nearest bus stop is Royal Oak, which is a few meters from the station. The bus services 5 and 15 arrive and depart from the station, running from early in the morning until early evening. The number 15 runs until midnight.

Getting into Manchester by Train

Manchester is a city that has quickly become one of the top tourist destinations in the U.K. It is characterized by its red brick buildings and its location as the media hub of the north. Trains from Blackpool to Manchester arrive at four stations; Deansgate, Oxford Road, Victoria and Piccadilly. Piccadilly is the nearest station to Manchester coach station, where national and local bus services arrive. All of the stations are served by bus services that run throughout the day and evening. Taxi ranks are located adjacent to all of the stations.