What is the distance between Manchester and Blackpool?

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

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

If you're headed to Blackpool from Manchester, chances are that your bus will leave from Manchester Airport and arrive at Blackpool Central Coach Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Blackpool, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Blackpool Tower, Sandcastle Waterworld, Coral Island Blackpool, Blackpool Beach and Comedy Carpet.

Bus Manchester to Blackpool from $6 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Blackpool on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Coach Station	1h 20m	11:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:30am	Coach Station	1h 20m	11:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Coach Station	1h 20m	11:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Coach Station	1h 20m	2:50pm	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Coach Station	1h 20m	2:50pm	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Blackpool on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	1h 20m	8:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:10am	Coach Station	1h 40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Coach Station	1h 40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	1h 20m	8:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	1h 20m	8:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Blackpool on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	1h 20m	8:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:10am	Coach Station	1h 40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Coach Station	1h 40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	1h 20m	8:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	1h 20m	8:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Blackpool on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	1h 20m	8:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:10am	Coach Station	1h 40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Coach Station	1h 40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	1h 20m	8:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	1h 20m	8:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Blackpool on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	1h 20m	8:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:10am	Coach Station	1h 40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Coach Station	1h 40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	1h 20m	8:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	1h 20m	8:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Blackpool

We recommend carpooling

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

1carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

40 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $19	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $53	Average Duration1h 26m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $8	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Blackpool?

Stops in Manchester

A
Manchester Airport
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Blackpool

A
Blackpool Central Coach Station
Blackpool FY1 5QA, UK
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users have shared positive experiences with the service, highlighting helpful and friendly staff, clean and comfortable buses, as well as timely departures. Many found it a reliable alternative to rail services during strikes. However, some mentioned occasional overbooking issues that led to waiting times before boarding.

National Express Manchester Blackpool recent customer reviews

Normally it’s totally fine , the coach driver was lovely but the coach was an hour and a half late

Jordan L.

August 9, 2025

The bus was alright but they told us that there are no seats available and we waited a bit. They told us the bus may be overbooked. However later on we get on the bus. The crew was polite and helpful.

Busra T.

September 1, 2023

The coach was late picking us up and then we had to wait because they over loaded the coach and left a lot behind

Sue R.

June 3, 2023

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Blackpool by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$8

11/22

$8

Today

$6

11/24

$6

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11/26

$6

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11/28

$6

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Blackpool 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 Manchester to Blackpool, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $17 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Blackpool based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-24.