What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Blackpool Sands?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Blackpool Sands is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 11h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Blackpool Sands?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Blackpool Sands is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Blackpool Sands?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Blackpool Sands. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Blackpool Sands via Bristol Bus Station, Royal Parade and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Blackpool Sands?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Blackpool Sands. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Totnes via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Manchester to Blackpool Sands?

The distance between Manchester and Blackpool Sands is 288 miles. The road distance is 272.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Blackpool Sands without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 48m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Blackpool Sands?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Manchester to Blackpool Sands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Blackpool Sands bus from?

Manchester to Blackpool Sands bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Blackpool Sands train from?

Manchester to Blackpool Sands train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Blackpool Sands?

The best way to get from Manchester to Blackpool Sands is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £190 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Manchester to Blackpool Sands bus arrive?

Manchester to Blackpool Sands bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Blackpool Sands train arrive?

Manchester to Blackpool Sands train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Blackpool Sands?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Blackpool Sands is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Manchester to Blackpool Sands.

Where can I stay near Blackpool Sands?

There are 2700+ hotels available in Blackpool Sands.

Manchester to Blackpool Sands - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Blackpool Sands by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Paigntontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
2. Take the ferry from Kingswear Dartmouth Lower Ferry Terminal to Dartmouth North Embankment Ferry Terminalferry Dartmouth Lower Ferry
6h 48m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087 / ...
11h 25m
£36–72
Drive 271.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Blackpool Sandscar 271.2 mi
4h 53m
£68–98
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
8h 7m
£95–228
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Totnestrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 31m
£116–190
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Totnestrain Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
9h 7m
£120–208

Manchester to Blackpool Sands by bus

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Distance: 285.9 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Blackpool Sands, England?

You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Blackpool Sands via Bristol Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and Bus Station in around 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Sands via Birmingham New Street, Totnes, Station Road, Coronation Park, and Ridge Hill in around 7h 31m.

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