Transfer Options from Manchester Airport to Blackpool

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There are three different ways to get from Manchester Airport to Blackpool; taxi, bus or train. Taking a Manchester Airport taxi will cost around £140 (€160) and will take just 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach Blackpool. Taking the bus is a slower option, with a journey time of 2 hours and 10 minutes and a cost of £7.50 (€8.50). The train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool will take around 1 hour and 45 minutes and will cost an average of £10 (€11) per ticket.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups	€195	80min	24/7	Book
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Taxi	€160	80min	24/7
Bus	€17	130min	07:08–17:45
Train	€22	105min	07:36–23:17

How to get from Manchester Airport to Blackpool by taxi

Taking a taxi from Manchester Airport to Blackpool is a quick and easy way to travel. The door-to-door journey is just 1 hour and 20 minutes long and the cost will be around £140 (€160) for up to 4 passengers.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Manchester Airport to Blackpool?

The cost of a taxi from Manchester Airport to Blackpool will be around £140 (€160). The exact cost of your journey will depend on who you choose to travel with, but if you book in advance with Welcome Pickups, you can enjoy a competitive fixed-rate fare that won’t change.

Cost

£140 (€160)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 20 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Manchester Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Manchester Airport?

Taxis are readily available from just outside of the arrivals hall in all three terminals at Manchester Airport.

Convenience

The quickest and least stressful way to get from Manchester Airport to Blackpool is to take a taxi. The fully private journey will take just 1 hour and 20 minutes and your driver will drop you off right at the door of your accommodation in Blackpool.

Editor’s Note

To save on your taxi from Manchester Airport to Blackpool, you can book your rides in advance with Welcome Pickups.

Useful Tips

Be sure to agree on a price before beginning your journey.

Only the Hackney Black cabs use a taximeter to calculate the cost of your fare.

Be sure to wear your seatbelts at all times while in a taxi, it's the law in England.

How to get from Manchester Airport to Blackpool by bus

There’s no direct bus line from Manchester Airport to Blackpool, you will first need to take the Stagecoach 43 or 103 bus from the airport to Manchester Coach Station, then take the National Express bus from there to Blackpool. The total journey time will be 2 hours and 10 minutes – not including wait times, and the cost will be around £7.50 (€8.50) one-way.

How much is the bus from Manchester Airport to Blackpool?

The cost of a single ticket on the Stagecoach bus is £3.50 (€4), and the cost of a one-way ticket on the National Express bus is around £4 (€4.50). Making the total journey cost from Manchester Airport to Blackpool £7.50 (€8.50).

Cost

£7.50 (€8.50)

Trip Duration

2 Hrs 10 Min.

*There's a waiting time of up to 15 minutes for the Stagecoach buses and 4 hours for the National Express bus.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Stagecoach buses 43 and 103 are available 24 hours a day and the National Express bus runs from 07:08 to 17:45.

Where do I find the bus at Manchester Airport?

The Stagecoach buses leave from the train station at Manchester Airport. You can get to the train station from all three terminals by following a covered walkway. The walk to the train station will be around 10 to 15 minutes.

Convenience

Due to the infrequent service and long travel time, taking the bus from Manchester Airport to Blackpool is the least convenient transfer option. Not only will you have to carry your luggage through different bus and train stations, but you could also have up to a 4-hour wait for your second bus to arrive.

Timetables

Stagecoach 43

Stagecoach 103

National Express Bus

Editor’s Note

Be sure to check the bus timetables, there are limited National Express bus departures every day.

Useful Tips

There's luggage storage below the National Express bus but not on the Stagecoach buses.

The National Express bus leaves from Manchester Coach Station, you will need to walk there.

You can purchase your Stagecoach bus tickets from the driver as you get on the bus.

How to get from Manchester Airport to Blackpool by train

There’s a direct train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool that runs every day of the week. The journey time from Manchester Airport to Blackpool by train is 1 hour and 45 minutes and the cost of a single ticket is approximately £10 (€11).

How much is the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool?

The cost of a single ticket on the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool will be around £10 (€11). The actual cost of your ticket will depend on the time of day you’re travelling but will be cheaper if you book it in advance.

Cost

£10 (€11)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 45 Min.

*There's a waiting time of up to 15 minutes for the Stagecoach buses and 4 hours for the National Express coach.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

You can catch the Manchester Airport to Blackpool train from 07:36 to 23:17.

Where do I find the train at Manchester Airport?

The train station at Manchester Airport is located in the middle of all three terminals. To get there, you will need to walk along a covered walkway called the Sky Link tunnel. The walk shouldn’t take longer than 15 minutes.

Convenience

If you’re looking for a quick transfer option that’s also budget-friendly, taking the Manchester Airport to Blackpool train could be a great option. However, you will have to walk up to 15 minutes with your luggage to reach the train at Manchester Airport and once in Blackpool, you will need to find alternate transportation to reach your accommodation, adding time and cost to your journey.

Timetables

Manchester Airport Train

Editor’s Note

There are many direct trains from Manchester Airport to Blackpool, however, some have changes. Be sure to check the schedules before choosing your train.

Useful Tips

There's very little luggage storage on the train, be sure to travel light.

Purchase your train tickets online in advance to save.

Blackpool's train station is located on the edge of the city, it may be a long walk to your hotel.

Welcome Pickups transfer

Book a trained, English-speaking taxi driver to pick you up at the same price as a regular cab from the line

If you feel more relaxed knowing that somebody is waiting for you, you may as well book a Welcome Pickups transfer. As soon as you arrive at the airport you will be greeted by your driver. He will be waiting for you at the terminal of your arrival with a sign that has your name on it. Your driver will help you out with your luggage and together you will make your way to the vehicle. While he is driving you to your accommodation, the driver can give you some tips and recommendations on what to do during your holidays in Manchester. Our drivers are hand-picked and speak fluent English. No need to worry about miscommunication issues that you may face with the local taxi drivers regarding your destination. Relax and enjoy your ride.

Best drivers

Hand-picked english-speaking drivers

Flight monitoring

Drivers are always on time

Quality support

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NIGHTTIME

€198.0

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Is there a bus from Manchester Airport to Blackpool?

You can get from Manchester Airport to Blackpool by bus, but it isn’t direct. You will first need to take the Stagecoach 43 or 103 bus into the city centre of Manchester, then take the National Express coach from there to Blackpool. The total journey time is 2 hours and 10 minutes and the cost will be around £7.50 (€8.50) per traveller.

How do I get from Manchester Airport to Blackpool?

You have three different transfer options from Manchester Airport to Blackpool; taxi, bus or train. Taking a Manchester Airport taxi is the quickest option, with a journey time of 1 hour and 20 minutes and a cost of around £140 (€160). The train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool is another fast transfer option, with a journey time of around 1 hour and 45 minutes and an average cost of £10 (€11). Your final option is to take the bus, which costs just £7.50 (€8.50) per passenger – but isn’t direct, so it takes 2 hours and 10 minutes to reach Blackpool.

How much is the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool?

The cost of a ride on the Manchester Airport to Blackpool train will be around £10 (€11) per traveller. However, the exact cost of your fare will depend on what time of day you’re travelling and how far in advance you book your train ticket.

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How to get from Manchester Airport to Blackpool by taxi

What’s the cost of a taxi from Manchester Airport to Blackpool?

Cost

£140 (€160)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 20 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Manchester Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Manchester Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Manchester Airport to Blackpool by bus

How much is the bus from Manchester Airport to Blackpool?

Cost

£7.50 (€8.50)

Trip Duration

2 Hrs 10 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Stagecoach buses 43 and 103 are available 24 hours a day and the National Express bus runs from 07:08 to 17:45.

Where do I find the bus at Manchester Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

Stagecoach 43

Stagecoach 103

National Express Bus

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Manchester Airport to Blackpool by train

How much is the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool?

Cost

£10 (€11)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 45 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

You can catch the Manchester Airport to Blackpool train from 07:36 to 23:17.

Where do I find the train at Manchester Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

Manchester Airport Train

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

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Flight monitoring

Quality support

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Prices

DAYTIME

NIGHTTIME

Sedan Car

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