How to get from Blackpool to Manchester Greater Manchester
Wyld, William (Public domain)- Fastest
- 1h 18m
- by car, door to door
- Cheapest
- £5
- by bus
- Distance
- 68 km
- as the crow flies
- Departures today
- 11
- 4 ways, Sat 31 Oct
4 ways to travel
68 km apart. Times are the timetables for Sat 31 Oct, planned from 08:00; every price says whether it is live, the operator's fare or our estimate. We add nothing to any fare.
best15 min slower than driving but £2 cheaper; for most people that trade is worth it.
- Busbestcheapest1h 33m£5–31Estimated3 departures · National Express
- Drivefastest1h 18m£8–10Estimated87 km · fuel only
- TrainLeast hassle1h 16m£11–113Estimated8 departures · TransPennine Express
- Taxi1h 18m£120–175Estimatedone-way cab
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Before you go
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Departures today
- 08:08 → 09:541h 46m · 2 changes · Northern Rail Northern£12–42
- 08:08 → 09:521h 44m · 3 changes · Northern Rail Northern£11–42
- 08:12 → 10:061h 54m · 1 change · Northern Rail Northern£12–42
- 08:16 → 10:202h 4m · 1 change · National Express 121£5–12
- 08:16 → 09:321h 16m · 1 change · Northern Rail Northern£24–59
- 08:19 → 09:491h 30m · direct · Northern Rail Northern£46–87
- 08:23 → 09:561h 33m · direct · National Express 121£19–31
- 08:28 → 10:011h 33m · 1 change · Preston Bus 19£70–113
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Manchester Greater Manchester?
The fastest way is by car: about 1h 18m door to door. The straight-line distance is 68 km.
What is the cheapest way from Blackpool to Manchester Greater Manchester?
Bus is the cheapest, from £5. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
Is there a direct train from Blackpool to Manchester Greater Manchester?
Yes. Today's timetable shows 2 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 16m. Fares run £11–113 across classes.
How much is the bus from Blackpool to Manchester Greater Manchester?
Buses take about 1h 33m and cost £5–31 depending on operator and seat type. 3 departures appear in today's timetable window.
How far is Manchester Greater Manchester from Blackpool by road?
About 87 km, roughly 1h 18m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £8–10; tolls and parking are extra.
Who runs it
- Northern Rail
- TransPennine Express
- Bee Network
- National Express
- Preston Bus
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