What is the cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Manchester is to bus which costs £22 - £75 and takes 10h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cornwall to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Manchester is to bus and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs £60 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bowling Green Turn and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Par, Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Manchester?

The distance between Cornwall and Manchester is 338 miles. The road distance is 303.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cornwall to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £75 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Cornwall to Manchester?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Cornwall to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Manchester bus from?

Cornwall to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Manchester train from?

Cornwall to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.

Train or bus from Cornwall to Manchester?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Manchester is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £75 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £75 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Cornwall to Manchester bus arrive?

Cornwall to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Cornwall to Manchester train arrive?

Cornwall to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Manchester is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Cornwall to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Cornwall to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3473+ hotels available in Manchester.

Cornwall to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cornwall to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
7h 25m
£76–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
10h 50m
£22–75
Drive 301.3 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Manchester301.3 mi
5h 20m
£74–106
Bus, bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Roundabout to Community Hospital
2. Take the bus from Community Hospital to Bus Station
3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
4h 58m
£63–234
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Newport (S Wales)Penzance - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 53m
£127–338
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Plymouth
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station120 / ...
11h 31m
£59–138
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
6h 10m
£98–364
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)NQY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
8h 59m
£78–293
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)NQY - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria
8h 26m
£73–303

Cornwall to Manchester by train

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Distance: 335.6 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Manchester Piccadilly via Par, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 50m.

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