There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Rock by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
4h 22m£62–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 104
11h 50m£48–107Train
- 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 Bodmin Parkwaytrain
7h 29m£185–287Drive 303.4 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Rockcar 303.4 mi
5h 37m£75–108Train 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
10h 51m£155–278
Manchester to Rock by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rock is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Rock is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs £60 - £170.
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.
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 29m.
The distance between Manchester and Rock is 261 miles. The road distance is 305.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Rock without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £180 - £290.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Manchester to Rock, including transfers.
Manchester to Rock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Rock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Rock is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £180 - £290 and takes 7h 29m, you could also bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Rock, Cornwall, England?
easyJet, Loganair, and Ryanair fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rock via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 7h 29m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £160–500
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–160
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Rock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Manchester to Rock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Rock is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Manchester to Rock.
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