There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Penzance (Station) by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- 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 Penzancetrain
8h 23m£153–252Fly to Land's End
cheapest- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Land's End (LEQ)plane MAN - LEQ
8h 14m£41–189Bus, train
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
- Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
12h 3m£65–115Drive 342 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Penzance (Station)car 342 mi
6h 4m£86–124Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
- Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
5h 39m£68–212Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
9h 54m£157–279Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 104
13h 10m£59–103
Manchester to Penzance (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Penzance (Station) is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Penzance (Station) is to fly and train which takes 5h 39m and costs £65 - £220.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Penzance (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Penzance (Station). However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Penzance via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Manchester and Penzance (Station) is 378 miles. The road distance is 344 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Penzance (Station) without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs £150 - £260.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Manchester to Penzance (Station), including transfers.
Manchester to Penzance (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Penzance (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Penzance (Station) is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs £150 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 13h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £190 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Penzance (Station), England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penzance via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 10m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £170–600
- Website
- astroairgroup.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Land's End via Newquay Cornwall Airport, Scilly Isles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £140–440
Flights from Manchester Airport to Land's End via Dublin, Newquay Cornwall Airport, Scilly Isles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £35–180
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–150
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Truro to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Penzance (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester to Penzance (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Penzance (Station) is 344 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Manchester to Penzance (Station).
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