Bus from Blackpool to Hanley
2 direct routes · about 200 min · first and last bus 07:50 (weekdays); night service 424 runs at 22:00.
Next buses to Hanley as of 03:33
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Blackpool, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 424 | National Express | ~200 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 22:00 | 22:00 | National Express Coach Facility (by) | bus station (stand B) | Preston, Bolton & Manchester |
| UK026 | FlixBus | ~185 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 07:50 | 07:50 | National Express Coach Facility (by) | bus station (stand B) | Manchester City Centre |
Times are for the first boarding point in Blackpool on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 424 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Blackpool to Hanley?
2 routes run directly from Blackpool to Hanley: the 424 (National Express), the UK026 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 424, once each weekday — board at National Express Coach Facility (by) and get off at bus station (stand B), about 200 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Blackpool to Hanley?
Around 200 minutes on the 424, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Preston, Bolton, Manchester on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Blackpool to Hanley?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 07:50 — and night service 424 runs at 22:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Blackpool to Hanley?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.