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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Blackpool
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €7
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €15
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 1 h 33 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 1 h 49 m
- Trains on Nov 02
- 5
- Distance
- 72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Blackpool will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 5 trains from Manchester Airport to Blackpool, including 5 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 20 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.
9:17 AM 1h33 Manchester Airport 10:50 AM Blackpool €7 1 One-way 0 transfers11:17 AM 2h08 Manchester Airport 1:25 PM Blackpool €15 1 One-way 0 transfers9:30 AM 2h20 Manchester Airport 11:50 AM Blackpool €17 1 One-way 0 transfers10:17 AM 1h33 Manchester Airport 11:50 AM Blackpool €17 1 One-way 0 transfers2:17 PM 1h33 Manchester Airport 3:50 PM Blackpool €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:17 AM 1h33 Manchester Airport 11:50 AM Blackpool €17 1 One-way 0 transfers2:17 PM 1h33 Manchester Airport 3:50 PM Blackpool €17 1 One-way 0 transfers9:17 AM 1h33 Manchester Airport 10:50 AM Blackpool €7 1 One-way 0 transfers11:17 AM 2h08 Manchester Airport 1:25 PM Blackpool €15 1 One-way 0 transfers9:30 AM 2h20 Manchester Airport 11:50 AM Blackpool €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool
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Trains from Manchester Airport to Blackpool run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 17:48. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 5:48 PM |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to Blackpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Blackpool trains for tomorrow, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:17 AM Manchester Airport | 1h33 | 10:50 AM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:30 AM Manchester Airport | 2h20 | 11:50 AM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester Airport to Blackpool
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester Airport to Blackpool
Most Manchester Airport to Blackpool trains use the Manchester Airport to Blackpool North station pair, with some services arriving at Blackpool South. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Blackpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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