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

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There are 7 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 18m
    £166–484

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus bus Uk049
    12h 36m
    £35–56

  3. Drive 342.3 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Penzancecar car 342.3 mi
    6h 5m
    £85–122

  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 Truro to Penzancetrain train
    5h 34m
    £68–308

  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
    £186–332

  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 Bus Stationbus bus 106 / ...
    13h 5m
    £55–77

  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 Penzancetrain train
    6h 45m
    £132–434

Manchester to Penzance by train

Calendar97Weekly Trains
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£166Cheapest Price
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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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus, and Sainsbury's in around 12h 36m.

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