There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Cornwall by bus, plane, train, or car
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Line 87 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3h 13m£90–210Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 104
11h 3m£51–105Train
- 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
9h 12m£157–271Drive 301.3 mi
- Drive from Greater Manchester to Cornwallcar 301.3 mi
5h 14m£74–106Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
11h 33m£155–295
Greater Manchester to Cornwall by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cornwall is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 11h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cornwall is to line 87 bus and fly which takes 3h 13m and costs £85 - £210.
No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at Roundabout via Bus Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Luxulyan via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Cornwall is 261 miles. The road distance is 303 miles.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs £150 - £280.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Greater Manchester to Cornwall, including transfers.
Greater Manchester to Cornwall bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.
Greater Manchester to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Cornwall is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs £150 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 11h 3m.
What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Cornwall, England?
You can take a bus from St Mary's to Luxulyan via Charlotte Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Par in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to Roundabout via Bus Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 11h 3m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–420
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–160
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Parkside Road to Chester Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £28–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Greater Manchester to Cornwall bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Greater Manchester to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Cornwall is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Greater Manchester to Cornwall.
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