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Manchester Airport to Blackpool Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Manchester Airport to Blackpool? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as NZD 4.87, with average prices for this route around NZD 69.75.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
16:45 1h 39m, Direct Manchester Airport	18:24 Blackpool North	Find Tickets
17:10 1h 58m, Changes required Manchester Airport	19:08 Blackpool Pleasure Beach	Find Tickets
18:10 1h 36m, Changes required Manchester Airport	19:46 Blackpool North	Find Tickets
18:45 1h 39m, Direct Manchester Airport	20:24 Blackpool North	Find Tickets
19:07 2h 1m, Changes required Manchester Airport	21:08 Blackpool Pleasure Beach	Find Tickets
19:45 1h 36m, Direct Manchester Airport	21:21 Paris	Find Tickets

Manchester Airport to Blackpool Train Route Details

First train

08:44

Last train

22:46

Departure station

Manchester Airport

Arrival station

Blackpool

Journey time

1h 33m

Distance

70 km

Price

NZD 4.87*

Train operators

Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport to Blackpool

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Manchester Airport to Blackpool during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester Airport to Blackpool for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester Airport to Blackpool, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester Airport to Blackpool ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Manchester Airport to Blackpool train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Manchester Airport to Blackpool Train prices and times

Manchester Airport to Blackpool Train Route Details