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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Manchester is to bus via Bristol which costs £21 - £65 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs £55 - £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 Roundabout and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

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 33m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Manchester?

The distance between Cornwall and Manchester is 265 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 33m and costs £60 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m 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 Dennison Road Car Park 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 33m and costs £60 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £21 - £65 and takes 11h 15m.

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 24m 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?

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Cornwall to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cornwall to Manchester by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bugle to Newquaytrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3h 50m
£58–236
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
11h 15m
£21–61
Train
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 33m
£64–359
Drive 301.3 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Manchestercar 301.3 mi
5h 24m
£73–105
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 39m
£67–315
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
5h 49m
£124–370
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
9h 52m
£107–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
11h 40m
£32–86

Cornwall to Manchester by train

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Distance: 263.4 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 11h 15m.

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