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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Boscastle is to bus via Bristol which costs £45 - £110 and takes 13h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Boscastle is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Boscastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Boscastle. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Boscastle Bridge via Bus Station, The Shire House Mount Folly and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.

How far is it from Manchester to Boscastle?

The distance between Manchester and Boscastle is 346 miles. The road distance is 293.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Boscastle without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £190 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Manchester to Boscastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Boscastle bus from?

Manchester to Boscastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Boscastle?

The best way to get from Manchester to Boscastle is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £190 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 13h 16m.

Where does the Manchester to Boscastle bus arrive?

Manchester to Boscastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Boscastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Boscastle is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Manchester to Boscastle.

Where can I stay near Boscastle?

There are 3574+ hotels available in Boscastle.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Boscastle 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 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 37m
£190–297
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 106 / ...
13h 16m
£49–104
Drive 291.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Boscastlecar 291.9 mi
5h 18m
£71–102
Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boscastle Bridgebus
6h
£53–223
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
9h 27m
£143–204
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
11h 58m
£153–275
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 106 / ...
14h 1m
£65–155
Fly to Exeter, train, bus, line 95 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus
4. Take the bus from The Strand to Car Parkbus
8h 14m
£88–259

Manchester to Boscastle by bus

30Weekly Buses

13h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 344.1 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boscastle via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Boscastle Bridge via Bus Station, Dennison Road Car Park, The Shire House Mount Folly, and Bus Station in around 13h 16m.

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