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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Blackpool
Cheapest price on Oct 20
€10
Average ticket price on Oct 20
€15
Fastest journey on Oct 20
1 h 8 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
1 h 11 m
Trains on Oct 20
22
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester 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 to Blackpool will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
On Tue, Oct 20, we found 22 trains from Manchester to Blackpool, including 12 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 20 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 8 m .
On Tue, Oct 20 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.
G895426:06 AM1h20Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)7:26 AMBlackpool North (BPN)€101One-way0 transfers- G895426:06 AM1h15Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)7:21 AMLayton (LAY)€101One-way0 transfers
- G895527:39 AM1h15Deansgate (DGT)8:54 AMBlackpool North (BPN)€121One-way0 transfers
- G89545 · P247326:39 AM1h45Deansgate (DGT)8:24 AMBlackpool South (BPS)€121One-way1 transfer
- G895456:39 AM1h14Deansgate (DGT)7:53 AMBlackpool North (BPN)€121One-way0 transfers
- G89045 · G889619:56 AM1h08Deansgate (DGT)11:04 AMBlackpool North (BPN)€231One-way1 transfer
- G895527:39 AM1h11Deansgate (DGT)8:50 AMLayton (LAY)€121One-way0 transfers
- G895699:39 AM1h12Deansgate (DGT)10:51 AMBlackpool North (BPN)€131One-way0 transfers
- G89042 · G889557:56 AM1h13Deansgate (DGT)9:09 AMBlackpool North (BPN)€191One-way1 transfer
- G895487:08 AM1h13Deansgate (DGT)8:21 AMLayton (LAY)€121One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Blackpool
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Blackpool run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 9 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 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Live departures
Manchester to Blackpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Blackpool trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89542 | 6:06 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h20 | 7:26 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89542 | 6:06 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h15 | 7:21 AM Layton (LAY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89545 · P24732 | 6:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h45 | 8:24 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
| G89545 | 6:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h14 | 7:53 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89548 | 7:08 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h19 | 8:27 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89548 | 7:08 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h13 | 8:21 AM Layton (LAY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89552 | 7:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h15 | 8:54 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89552 | 7:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h11 | 8:50 AM Layton (LAY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89042 · G88955 | 7:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h13 | 9:09 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89042 · P24736 | 7:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h28 | 9:24 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
| G89556 | 8:08 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h16 | 9:24 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89560 | 8:38 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h15 | 9:53 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89062 · P24740 | 8:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h29 | 10:25 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
| G89564 | 9:08 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h16 | 10:24 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89569 | 9:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h12 | 10:51 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89045 · G88961 | On time 9:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h08 | 11:04 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89045 · P24744 | 9:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h29 | 11:25 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
| G89573 | 10:08 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h15 | 11:23 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89047 · P24749 | 10:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h29 | 12:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
| G89585 · P24752 | 11:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h46 | 1:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
| G89593 · P24756 | 12:39 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h46 | 2:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
| G89051 · P24759 | 1:56 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h29 | 3:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Blackpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Blackpool 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Blackpool
Most Manchester 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 and Blackpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Blackpool leave from?
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 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.
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.
Which Blackpool station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
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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