Bus from Manchester City Centre to Blackpool
3 direct routes · 80–100 min · first bus 06:10, last bus 17:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Blackpool as of 07:50
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Manchester City Centre, 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 | ~80 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 10:15 | 17:35 | Manchester Central Coach Station | National Express Coach Facility (by) | — |
| 424 | National Express | ~100 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 06:10 | 06:10 | Manchester Central Coach Station | National Express Coach Facility (by) | Bolton & Preston |
| UK026 | FlixBus | ~85 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 16:00 | 16:00 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) | National Express Coach Facility (by) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Manchester City Centre 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 Manchester City Centre to Blackpool?
3 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Blackpool: the 121 (National Express), the 424 (National Express), the UK026 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 121, 3 times each weekday — board at Manchester Central Coach Station and get off at National Express Coach Facility (by), about 80 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Blackpool?
Between 80 minutes on the 121 and 100 on the 424, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Blackpool?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:10 and the last around 17:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Blackpool?
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.