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

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Penzance 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 Penzancetrain train
    8h 22m
    £153–263

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    11h 4m
    £55–96

  3. Drive  342.3 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Penzancecar car 342.3 mi
    6h 5m
    £86–124

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    5h 31m
    £73–212

  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 Penzancetrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    9h 54m
    £157–281

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    13h 10m
    £59–103

Manchester to Penzance by train

Calendar90Weekly Trains
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penzance via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 10m.

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