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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Manchester is to bus via Bristol which costs £22 - £70 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs £70 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Penzance to Manchester?

The distance between Penzance and Manchester is 378 miles. The road distance is 344.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs £65 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Penzance to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Manchester bus from?

Penzance to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Albert Pier Road station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Manchester train from?

Penzance to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Manchester?

The best way to get from Penzance to Manchester is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs £65 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £22 - £70 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Penzance to Manchester bus arrive?

Penzance to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Manchester train arrive?

Penzance to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Manchester is 344 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Penzance to Manchester.

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

Book your Penzance to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Penzance to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3482+ hotels available in Manchester.

Penzance to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Penzance to Manchester 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 Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
7h 55m
£67–335
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus StationUkn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeUk071
10h 20m
£23–69
Drive 342.4 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Manchester342.4 mi
6h 2m
£84–121
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
5h 14m
£71–245
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Newport (S Wales)Penzance - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 37m
£146–392
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station120 / ...
13h 10m
£27–70
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)NQY - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
9h 20m
£86–304
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)NQY - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria
8h 47m
£81–314
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
6h 45m
£101–427

Penzance to Manchester by train

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Distance: 376 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Manchester Piccadilly via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Pier Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 20m.

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