Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£14

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£19

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

1 h 30 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

1 h 31 m

Trains on 18 Sept

52

Distance

72 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 52 trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN), including 38 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 32 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.

  • Northern RailG89040 · G88949
    5:291h35
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    7:04Blackpool North (BPN)
    £141One-way
    1 change
  • Northern RailG89542
    5:481h38
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    7:26Blackpool North (BPN)
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89540
    4:481h30
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    6:18Blackpool North (BPN)
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89552
    7:171h37
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    8:54Blackpool North (BPN)
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89548
    6:481h39
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    8:27Blackpool North (BPN)
    £141One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £12.

Distance: 72 km

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Coach
Driving

£12

Average Price

£9

Average Price

Cheapest

£16

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 10m

Average total duration

1h 40m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 5m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Northern Rail

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National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) is a coach with an average price of £9.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN):

A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) costing on average £16.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Blackpool North (BPN) take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Blackpool North (BPN) including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.65. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Direct services run with Northern Rail.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailG895404:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h30
6:18 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89040 · G889495:29 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h35
7:04 Blackpool North (BPN)1 change
Northern RailG895425:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h38
7:26 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG895456:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h36
7:53 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG895486:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h39
8:27 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG895527:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h37
8:54 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89042 · G889557:29 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h40
9:09 Blackpool North (BPN)1 change
Northern RailG895567:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h36
9:24 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG895608:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h36
9:53 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG895648:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h36
10:24 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG895699:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h34
10:51 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89045 · G889619:29 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h35
11:04 Blackpool North (BPN)1 change
Northern RailG895739:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h35
11:23 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8957710:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h33
11:50 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89047 · G8896510:29 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h35
12:04 Blackpool North (BPN)1 change
Northern RailG8958110:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h36
12:24 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8958511:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h33
12:50 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8958911:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h36
13:24 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8959312:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h33
13:50 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8959712:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h36
14:24 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8960213:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h33
14:50 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89051 · G8897813:29 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h35
15:04 Blackpool North (BPN)1 change
Northern RailG8960713:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h39
15:27 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8961414:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h33
15:50 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89067 · G8898414:29 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h35
16:04 Blackpool North (BPN)1 change
Northern RailG8961714:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h38
16:26 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8954115:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h33
16:50 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89053 · G8899015:29 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h35
17:04 Blackpool North (BPN)1 change
Northern RailG8954315:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h38
17:26 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8954616:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h36
17:53 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89055 · G8899516:29 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h35
18:04 Blackpool North (BPN)1 change
Northern RailG8955016:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h38
18:26 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW85205+Northern RailP2414717:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h32
18:36 Blackpool North (BPN)1 change
Northern RailG8955417:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h37
18:54 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8955817:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h38
19:26 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8956218:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h36
19:53 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89057 · G8900518:29 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h35
20:04 Blackpool North (BPN)1 change
Northern RailG8956618:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h38
20:26 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC24372+Avanti West CoastW3403219:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h32
20:36 Blackpool North (BPN)1 change
Northern RailG8957119:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h33
20:50 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89059 · G8900919:29 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h35
21:04 Blackpool North (BPN)1 change
Northern RailG8957519:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h37
21:25 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8957920:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h36
21:53 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8958320:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h31
22:19 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84750+Northern RailG8964921:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h41
22:45 Blackpool North (BPN)1 change
Northern RailG8958721:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h36
22:53 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8959121:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h30
23:18 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89060 · G8965421:59 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h48
23:47 Blackpool North (BPN)1 change
Northern RailG8959522:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h37
23:54 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8959922:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h32
0:20 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8960423:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h33
0:50 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8961023:46 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h37
1:23 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect

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Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail offer trains services from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN).

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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN).
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN)

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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:48, the last at 22:46. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 15m.

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 £4
Distance
72 km
Average train duration
1h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Trains per day
12
Direct trains
9
Fastest train
1h 15m
First train
3:48
Last train
22:46
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Mon
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 £4

Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Blackpool North (BPN) from £4. 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 26m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£4
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
2h 15m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£31
Transpennine Express frequency
1 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

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TransPennine Express Duration
1h 32m
Cheapest TransPennine Express Price
£34
TransPennine Express frequency
3 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
1h 28m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£12
Northern Trains Limited frequency
23 a day

FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) 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 Blackpool North (BPN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £12.
The train journey from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) covers a distance of 72 km and takes approximately 1h 26m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) is 72 km.
The first train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) leaves at 3:48.
The last train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) departs at 22:46.
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN).
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Blackpool North (BPN). The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
To get from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North offers varied scenery, including glimpses of the picturesque Lancashire countryside, charming towns, and coastal views as you approach Blackpool, making it an enjoyable experience for travellers.
Yes, a day trip from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North is feasible. The journey takes 1h 26m and the distance is 72 km. Trains operate 7 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Blackpool North (BPN).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and Blackpool North (BPN)

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

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Blackpool
Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RRWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre

Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · £5 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · £2 · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · £2 · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · £4 · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · £4 · every ~8 min

Manchester Airport train station facilities and services

Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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