What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rock?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rock is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Rock?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Rock is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £200.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Rock?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Rock. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Manchester to Rock?

The distance between Manchester and Rock is 343 miles. The road distance is 305.2 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Rock without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rock without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £200 - £320.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Rock?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Manchester to Rock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rock train from?

Manchester to Rock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Where does the Manchester to Rock train arrive?

Manchester to Rock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Rock?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Rock is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Manchester to Rock.

Where can I stay near Rock?

There are 3061+ hotels available in Rock.

Manchester to Rock - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Rock by train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
7h 31m
£209–318
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Padstow Ferry Landing to Rock Padstow Ferry Landingferry
12h 2m
£42–71
Drive 303.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Rockcar 303.4 mi
5h 37m
£76–109
Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
2. Take the ferry from Padstow Ferry Landing to Rock Padstow Ferry Landingferry
4h 35m
£64–192
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
3. Take the ferry from Padstow Ferry Landing to Rock Padstow Ferry Landingferry
10h 52m
£144–247
Fly to Exeter, train, line 57 bus, ferry
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
3. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Padstow Bus Terminusbus
4. Take the ferry from Padstow Ferry Landing to Rock Padstow Ferry Landingferry
7h 36m
£116–275

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) flights

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Distance: 340.5 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Rock, Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rock via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 7h 31m.

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