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

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Cornwall 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 52m
    £66–262
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 106 / ...
    11h 24m
    £39–76
  3. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 504 / ...
    9h 44m
  4. Drive 301.6 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cornwallcar car 301.6 mi
    5h 23m
    £74–107
  5. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Community Hospitalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Community Hospital to Roundaboutbus bus
    4h 52m
    £58–244
  6. 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 39m
    £151–296
  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
    6h 23m
    £93–365

Manchester to Cornwall by train and bus

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Roundabout via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Roundabout via Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 9h 44m.

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