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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Blackpool to Manchester
- Cheapest price on Nov 01
- €15
- Average ticket price on Nov 01
- €25
- Fastest journey on Nov 01
- 1 h 6 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 01
- 1 h 11 m
- Trains on Nov 01
- 34
- Distance
- 65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackpool to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackpool to Manchester will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Sun, Nov 01, we found 34 trains from Blackpool to Manchester, including 16 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 01 the direct trains cover the 65 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Sun, Nov 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 13 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.
P24087 · G898583:16 PM 2h55 Blackpool South (BPS) 6:11 PM Deansgate (DGT) €15 1 One-way 1 transfer- G89858
4:57 PM 1h14 Layton (LAY) 6:11 PM Deansgate (DGT) €15 1 One-way 0 transfers - G89864
6:57 PM 1h14 Layton (LAY) 8:11 PM Deansgate (DGT) €15 1 One-way 0 transfers - G89864
6:54 PM 1h17 Blackpool North (BPN) 8:11 PM Deansgate (DGT) €15 1 One-way 0 transfers - G89858
4:54 PM 1h17 Blackpool North (BPN) 6:11 PM Deansgate (DGT) €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
- G89868+
W848748:57 PM 1h06 Layton (LAY) 10:03 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) €30 1 One-way 1 transfer - G89868+W84874
8:54 PM 1h09 Blackpool North (BPN) 10:03 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) €30 1 One-way 1 transfer - G89811
9:01 AM 1h12 Layton (LAY) 10:13 AM Deansgate (DGT) €26 1 One-way 0 transfers - G89813
10:00 AM 1h13 Layton (LAY) 11:13 AM Deansgate (DGT) €30 1 One-way 0 transfers - G89170 · G89888
12:37 PM 1h13 Blackpool North (BPN) 1:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) €30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Blackpool to Manchester
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Trains from Blackpool to Manchester run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 65 km distance in 53m.
Distance 65 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Blackpool to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Blackpool to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89811 | 8:58 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h15 | 10:13 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89811 | 9:01 AM Layton (LAY) | 1h12 | 10:13 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24078 · G89801 | 9:16 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h30 | 10:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| P24078 · G89837 | 9:16 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h05 | 12:21 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89813 | 9:57 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h16 | 11:13 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89813 | 10:00 AM Layton (LAY) | 1h13 | 11:13 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89837 | 10:55 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h17 | 12:12 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89837 | 10:58 AM Layton (LAY) | 1h14 | 12:12 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24082 · G89886 | 11:16 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h34 | 12:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| P24082 · G89844 | 11:16 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2h55 | 2:11 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
| C31906 · G89170 · G89888 | 12:16 PM Layton (LAY) | 1h34 | 1:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
| G89170 · G89888 | 12:37 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h13 | 1:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| G89844 | 12:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h17 | 2:11 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89844 | 12:57 PM Layton (LAY) | 1h14 | 2:11 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24085 · G89872 | 1:16 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h36 | 2:52 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| G89848 | 1:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h17 | 3:11 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89848 | 1:57 PM Layton (LAY) | 1h14 | 3:11 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24087+W84917 | 3:16 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2h04 | 5:20 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| P24087 · G89858 | 3:16 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2h55 | 6:11 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
| P24087+W84917+C32653 | 3:16 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2h22 | 5:38 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
| G89578 · G89154 · G89874 | 4:20 PM Layton (LAY) | 1h30 | 5:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
| G89154 · G89874 | 4:37 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h13 | 5:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| G89858 | 4:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h17 | 6:11 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89858 | 4:57 PM Layton (LAY) | 1h14 | 6:11 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24074 · G89862 | 5:16 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h55 | 7:11 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
| P24074 · G89896 | 5:16 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h34 | 6:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| G89862 | 5:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h17 | 7:11 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89862 | 5:57 PM Layton (LAY) | 1h14 | 7:11 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89864 | 6:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h17 | 8:11 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89864 | 6:57 PM Layton (LAY) | 1h14 | 8:11 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89594 · G89152 · G89880 | 8:20 PM Layton (LAY) | 1h30 | 9:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
| G89152 · G89880 | 8:37 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h13 | 9:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| G89868+W84874 | 8:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h09 | 10:03 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| G89868+W84874 | 8:57 PM Layton (LAY) | 1h06 | 10:03 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
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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.
FAQs: Trains from Blackpool to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackpool to Manchester 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Blackpool to Manchester
Most Blackpool to Manchester trains use the Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Blackpool and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Blackpool station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Blackpool North from Blackpool city centre
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.
Getting to Blackpool South from Blackpool city centre
Blackpool South is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Blackpool South train station facilities and services
Blackpool South has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool South.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackpool South: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackpool South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool South: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Layton from Blackpool city centre
Layton is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Layton train station facilities and services
Layton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Layton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Layton: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Layton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access via short ramps onto both platforms from Bispham Road. From car park up a 5 metre ramp and through gateway onto platform. Access between platforms is from Preston platform up 24 steps with rest platform and handrail over walkway and down 22 steps with rest platform and handrail, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Manchester station do trains from Blackpool arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Deansgate from Manchester city centre
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate train station facilities and services
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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