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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 65 km
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price |
2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Blackpool
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Blackpool:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Blackpool costing on average €7.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Blackpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express to go to Blackpool by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
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