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Blackpool to Manchester Bus

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Fast, easy, and affordable options from Blackpool to Manchester

Avg. trip duration

1 hr 30 mins

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Avg. distance

50 miles

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From £4.99

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1

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Frequently asked questions

Passengers travelling from Blackpool to Manchester by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Blackpool to Manchester route feature onboard restrooms.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Blackpool -Manchester route are equipped with free WiFi.
Every FlixBus coach between Blackpool and Manchester is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, weekend bus options are available from Blackpool to Manchester. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
In Blackpool, there is a singular coach stop: Blackpool (Central Coach Station). As for Manchester, it has 2 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Blackpool and Manchester. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
The day's last coach departure from Blackpool to Manchester is set for 07:50.
The first coach service from Blackpool to Manchester is at 07:50.
The route between Blackpool and Manchester generally takes about 1 hour 30 minutes by coach and covers approximately 51 miles.
Bus tickets from Blackpool to Manchester with FlixBus are available from as low as £4.99.

Bus travel from Blackpool to Manchester: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Blackpool and Manchester starting from £4.99 (average ticket cost: £5.49).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Blackpool to Manchester lasts approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Blackpool and Manchester is 51 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules Blackpool-Manchester: to check departure times of coaches between Blackpool and Manchester, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: one departure per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Blackpool, there is a singular coach stop: Blackpool (Central Coach Station). As for Manchester, it has 2 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart Blackpool on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Manchester.