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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rock is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 50m.

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 5h 8m and costs £55 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Rock?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Rock. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Clock Garage via Bus Station and Dennison Road Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

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 - £310.

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 bus from?

Manchester to Rock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rock train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Rock?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rock is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £200 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Manchester to Rock bus arrive?

Manchester to Rock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus 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 3020+ hotels available in Rock.

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Rock by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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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
£209–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 104 / ...
11h 50m
£46–73
Drive 303.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Rockcar 303.4 mi
5h 37m
£75–108
Fly, 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
5h 8m
£59–192
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
11h 36m
£143–246

Manchester to Rock by bus

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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Clock Garage via Bus Station and Dennison Road Car Park in around 11h 50m.

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