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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 Partrain train
    8h 23m
    £59–277

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 504 / ...
    11h 17m
    £24–65

  3. Drive 301.6 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cornwallcar car 301.6 mi
    5h 23m
    £74–107

  4. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    2. Take the train from Quintrell Downs to Luxulyantrain train
    5h 47m
    £61–265

  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
    10h 2m
    £116–215

  6. Bus

    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 41m
    £39–80

  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 Partrain train
    6h 49m
    £82–287

Manchester to Cornwall by train

Calendar73Weekly Trains
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Luxulyan via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Par in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Roundabout via Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 11h 17m.

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