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Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Manchester takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance 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 9m
Duration
376 mi
Distance
£196
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
  2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
8h 1m
£155–264

Penzance to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Penzance and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance 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 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryCross Country13h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country12h 44m • 2 changes

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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Departing Thursday, October 15, 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 Friday, October 16, 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 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 to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 376.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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 8h 1m.

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