How to get from Blackpool to The Trafford Centre by bus and train?

From Blackpool to The Trafford Centre by bus and train

To get from Blackpool to The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park, take the NORTHERN train from Blackpool North station to Deansgate station. Next, take the X50 bus from Deansgate Station (Stop C) station to The Trafford Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - X50X50
Walk to The Trafford Centre
Leaves from Blackpool North
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackpool North
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Deansgate Station (Stop C)
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X50X50
    Wait for bus
    X50
    Worsley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Trafford Centre
    Walk to
    The Trafford Centre
    10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Blackpool to The Trafford Centre by bus and train via NORTHERN, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 250

To get from Blackpool to The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Blackpool North station to Preston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 250 bus from Oxford Road Station (Stop A) station to The Trafford Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 250250
Walk to The Trafford Centre
Leaves from Blackpool North
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackpool North
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Manchester Airport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oxford Road Station (Stop A)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    The Trafford Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to The Trafford Centre
    Walk to
    The Trafford Centre
    10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK
    740 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Blackpool to The Trafford Centre
The distance between Blackpool, Trafford Park and The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park is approximately 54.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blackpool to The Trafford Centre by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Trafford Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Blackpool

Blackpool is located at Blackpool, Trafford Park and the nearest public transport station is Dickson Road.

Train stations close to Blackpool:

  • Blackpool North

Bus stations close to Blackpool:

  • Dickson Road
  • Abingdon Street
  • Talbot Road
Public transport stations close to The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park

The Trafford Centre is located at 10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK, Trafford Park and the nearest public transport station is Old Park Lane.

Bus stations close to The Trafford Centre:

  • Old Park Lane
  • The Trafford Centre
  • Ellesmere Circle
Related Routes

Alternative route from Blackpool to The Trafford Centre by bus and train via NORTHERN, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 250

To get from Blackpool to The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Blackpool North station to Preston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 250 bus from Oxford Road Station (Stop A) station to The Trafford Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 250250
Walk to The Trafford Centre
Leaves from Blackpool North
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackpool North
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Manchester Airport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oxford Road Station (Stop A)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    The Trafford Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to The Trafford Centre
    Walk to
    The Trafford Centre
    10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK
    740 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to The Trafford Centre?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line X50.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Blackpool to The Trafford Centre?

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 250.

  • Is there a direct train between Blackpool and The Trafford Centre?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Blackpool to The Trafford Centre?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Blackpool North station near Blackpool in North West to Manchester Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Manchester Airport station near The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Blackpool to The Trafford Centre by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Blackpool in North West and The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park by train and bus is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Blackpool to get to The Trafford Centre?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Blackpool North station near Blackpool in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Blackpool and The Trafford Centre?

    Get off the train at the Manchester Airport stop, which is closest to The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park.

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