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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Penzance is to bus which costs £70 - £180 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Penzance is to fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs £60 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Penzance via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Manchester to Penzance?

The distance between Manchester and Penzance is 378 miles. The road distance is 344.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £160 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Manchester to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Penzance bus from?

Manchester to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Penzance train from?

Manchester to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Penzance?

The best way to get from Manchester to Penzance is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £160 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 13h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £170 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Manchester to Penzance bus arrive?

Manchester to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Manchester to Penzance train arrive?

Manchester to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Penzance is 344 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Manchester to Penzance.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Penzance?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Penzance?

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2639+ hotels available in Penzance.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Penzance 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 Penzancetrain
8h 16m
£164–282
Fly to Land'S End Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Land'S End Airport (LEQ)plane MAN - LEQ
7h 3m
£41–169
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
10h 40m
£94–136
Drive 342.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Penzancecar 342.3 mi
6h 5m
£84–122
Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
5h 29m
£64–223
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 Penzancetrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
9h 55m
£176–319
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
13h 5m
£72–179
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
6h 38m
£127–302

Manchester to Penzance by train

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8h 16mAverage Duration

£164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 375.9 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 5m.

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