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How to get fromManchester to Bodminby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Bodmin by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
    7h 15m
    £78–261

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus104 / ...
    9h 45m
    £21–67

  3. Drive 295.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Bodmincar295.2 mi
    5h 14m
    £72–104

  4. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)planeMAN - NQY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mount Follybus
    4h 46m
    £61–231

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin ParkwaytrainCardiff Central - Penzance
    9h 11m
    £151–294

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus104
    10h 50m
    £37–87

  7. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)planeMAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
    6h 8m
    £98–364

Manchester to Bodmin by train and bus

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Priory House via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Dennison Road Car Park via Bus Station and Plymouth Coach Station in around 9h 45m.

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