You can get from Blackpool to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
To get from Blackpool to Manchester on 18 Aug we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 40 miles | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | £6 - £10 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £6 • 1 h 15 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • £10 • 1 h 8 min | |
Popular travel companies | National Express or Northern Rail |
Take a coach, flight, ferry or train to travel 40 miles to Manchester from Blackpool. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 8 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £6. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are National Express or Northern Rail among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Blackpool to Manchester.
There are 4 ways that you can travel to Manchester from Blackpool. You can take a coach, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way from Blackpool to Manchester is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £6 compared to other travel options to Manchester:
A coach is generally £4 less than a train for the same trip. A train costs on average £10 from Blackpool to Manchester.
The fastest way from Blackpool to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 8 min.
Other travel options between Blackpool and Manchester can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Manchester by coach can take on average 1 h 15 min.
You should expect to travel around 40 miles from Blackpool to Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Blackpool to Manchester is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Blackpool to Manchester as scheduled services by coach, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Blackpool to Manchester:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Blackpool to Manchester with the following travel companies:
As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you book tickets for this route.
When planning your trip to Manchester from Blackpool, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Blackpool to Manchester online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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