The average train between Penzance and Manchester takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Penzance and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Manchester at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Penzance to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Manchester station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Penzance to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Penzance to Manchester train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Penzance and Manchester is 437.2 km. The road distance is 605 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Manchester Piccadilly via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 1m.