What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool South Station to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool South Station to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £4 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool South Station to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool South Station to Manchester is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool South Station and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool South Station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Lido Pool and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via National Express Coach Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool South Station and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool South Station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Blackpool South and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Blackpool South Station to Manchester?

The distance between Blackpool South Station and Manchester is 51 miles. The road distance is 49.7 miles.

How do I travel from Blackpool South Station to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool South Station to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £18 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool South Station to Manchester?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Blackpool South Station to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool South Station to Manchester bus from?

Blackpool South Station to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool South Station to Manchester train from?

Blackpool South Station to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool South station.

Train or bus from Blackpool South Station to Manchester?

The best way to get from Blackpool South Station to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £27 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Blackpool South Station to Manchester bus arrive?

Blackpool South Station to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool South Station to Manchester train arrive?

Blackpool South Station to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Blackpool South Station to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool South Station to Manchester is 50 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Blackpool South Station to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool South Station to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3653+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Blackpool South Station to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Blackpool South Station and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Blackpool South Station to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool South Station to Manchester by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blackpool South to Prestontrain Blackpool South - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 40m
£19–36
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Blackpool to Manchesterrideshare 48.8 mi
1h 23m
£4
Bus
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2h 30m
£12–26
Drive 49.4 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool South Station to Manchestercar 49.4 mi
57 min
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blackpool South Station to Manchestertaxi 49.4 mi
57 min
£100–130
Line 68 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Oak to Bus Stationbus 68
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
3h 28m
£7–10

Blackpool South Station to Manchester by train

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Distance: 50.3 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Blackpool South Station, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool South to Manchester Oxford Road via Preston in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £9–23 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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