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Penzance (Station) to Manchester trains

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The average train between Penzance (Station) and Manchester takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance (Station) to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 12m
Duration
376 mi
Distance
£196
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Penzance (Station) to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Penzance (Station) and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance (Station) is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Manchester at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 17m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 13m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryCross Country6h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 26m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 19m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 26m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 19m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 26m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 19m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penzance (Station) to Manchester? 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.

Map of how to get from Penzance (Station) to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 376.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Penzance (Station), England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Penzance to Manchester Piccadilly via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 1m.

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