Bus from Blackpool to Manchester City Centre
3 direct routes · about 95 min · first bus 07:50, last bus 15:35 (weekdays); night service 424 runs at 22:00. Today, a Sunday: first bus 07:50, last bus 16:00.
Next buses to Manchester City Centre as of 18:27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | National Express | ~95 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 09:35 | 15:35 | National Express Coach Facility (by) | Manchester Central Coach Station | — |
| 424 | National Express | ~115 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 22:00 | 22:00 | National Express Coach Facility (by) | Manchester Central Coach Station | Preston & Bolton |
| UK026 | FlixBus | ~100 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 07:50 | 07:50 | National Express Coach Facility (by) | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) | — |
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 121 bus or 424 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Blackpool to Manchester City Centre?
3 routes run directly from Blackpool to Manchester City Centre: the 121 (National Express), the 424 (National Express), the UK026 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 121, 3 times each weekday — board at National Express Coach Facility (by) and get off at Manchester Central Coach Station, about 95 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Blackpool to Manchester City Centre?
Around 95 minutes on the 121, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Blackpool to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:50 and the last around 15:35 — and night service 424 runs at 22:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Blackpool to Manchester City Centre?
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.