What is the travel distance from Blackpool to Manchester?

About 41 miles (66 km) separate Blackpool and Manchester.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Blackpool to Manchester?

The majority of buses traveling from Blackpool to Manchester start their journey at Blackpool Central Coach Station and wind up at Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Manchester United Musuem and Tour Centre, Sightseeing Manchester, Ordsall Hall, East Lancashire Railway and John Rylands Library.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Blackpool to Manchester on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:55pm	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	2:15pm	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:55pm	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	2:15pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	2:15pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 25m	5:15pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 25m	5:15pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Blackpool to Manchester on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	9:45am	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:25am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	9:45am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	9:45am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	11:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	11:15am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Blackpool to Manchester on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	9:45am	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:25am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	9:45am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	9:45am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	11:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	11:15am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Blackpool to Manchester on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	9:45am	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:25am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	9:45am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	9:45am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	11:05am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	11:05am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Blackpool to Manchester on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	9:45am	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:25am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	9:45am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	9:45am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	11:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	11:15am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Blackpool to Manchester on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	9:45am	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:25am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	9:45am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	9:45am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	11:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	1h 20m	11:15am	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Blackpool to Manchester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1h 45mAverage Duration

45 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $19	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $54	Average Duration1h 21m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers generally report a positive experience with this bus service, highlighting the professionalism and friendliness of the drivers. The journeys are described as smooth, timely, and stress-free. However, some users noted minor issues such as limited legroom and cold temperatures on board during their trips.

National Express Blackpool Manchester recent customer reviews

Great. Timely departure as scheduled and even better, we arrived at destination much earlier.

Jackson S.

July 7, 2024

It was a very pleasant journey back home. I sat down, relaxed and listend to music by headphones.

Shaun F.

October 24, 2023

The journey was very good. The driver was both friendly but professional with excellent driving skills and he got us into manchester on time. The only negative point was that the coach was cold.

Sue N.

October 17, 2023

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Blackpool and Manchester?

Stops in Blackpool

A - Blackpool Central Coach Station

Stops in Manchester

A - Coach Station

B - Manchester Airport

C - Shudehill

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Blackpool to Manchester by bus

What is the travel distance from Blackpool to Manchester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Blackpool to Manchester?
What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$8

11/17

$9

Today

$8

11/19

$8

11/20

$8

11/21

$8

11/22

$8

11/23

$6

The cheapest trip from Blackpool to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Blackpool to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $17 for a bus ticket from Blackpool to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-23.