Manchester to Cornwall Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Cornwall takes 9h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Cornwall. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 14m
Duration: 336 mi
Distance: £172
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain

8h 29m

£138–221

Manchester to Cornwall train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Cornwall. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Cornwall at 2:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:25 PM → 10:23 AM
Arrives next day
15h 58m • 3 changes
9:25 PM → 2:49 PM
Arrives next day
17h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:26 AM → 3:51 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
11:24 AM → 6:43 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
3:25 PM → 6:38 AM
Arrives next day
15h 13m • 3 changes
6:25 PM → 7:18 AM
Arrives next day
12h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:11 AM → 12:27 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 4:27 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
10:25 AM → 6:27 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:11 AM → 12:27 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 4:27 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
10:25 AM → 6:27 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:11 AM → 12:27 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 4:27 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
10:25 AM → 6:27 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:11 AM → 12:27 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 4:27 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
10:25 AM → 6:27 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:11 AM → 12:27 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 4:27 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
10:25 AM → 6:27 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Cornwall? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.