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How to get fromCornwall to Manchesterby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cornwall to Manchester by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    1h 49m
    £116–261

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    10h 41m
    £46–78

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Plymouthtrain train Newquay - Plymouth
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Plymouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    7h 20m
    £146–228

  4. Drive  301.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cornwall to Manchestercar car 301.3 mi
    5h 24m
    £76–109

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    7h 33m
    £138–224

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train Penzance - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    9h 47m
    £138–243

Cornwall to Manchester by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

easyJet, Loganair, and Ryanair fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luxulyan to Manchester Piccadilly via Plymouth in around 7h 20m.

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