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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 train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    7h 35m
    £154–246

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 504 / ...
    10h 25m
    £35–98

  3. Drive 295.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Bodmincar car 295.2 mi
    5h 17m
    £72–104

  4. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 57 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Robartes Roadbus bus
    4h 35m
    £60–163

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    9h 18m
    £156–285

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 104
    10h 41m
    £51–127

  7. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    5h 55m
    £120–225

Manchester to Bodmin by train and bus

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to The Shire House Mount Folly via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Dennison Road Car Park via Bristol Bus Station and Plymouth Coach Station in around 10h 25m.

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