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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Manchester is to bus via Bristol which costs £35 - £130 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs £75 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Penzance to Manchester?

The distance between Penzance and Manchester is 378 miles. The road distance is 343.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs £170 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Penzance to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Manchester bus from?

Penzance to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Manchester train from?

Penzance to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Manchester?

The best way to get from Penzance to Manchester is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs £170 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Penzance to Manchester bus arrive?

Penzance to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Manchester train arrive?

Penzance to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Manchester is 344 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Penzance to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Penzance to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Penzance to Manchester?

Book your Penzance to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Penzance to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 1m
£175–285
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
10h 35m
£38–123
Drive 341.8 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Manchestercar 341.8 mi
6h 5m
£85–122
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
5h 11m
£75–194
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
9h 36m
£175–321
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
13h 35m
£75–184
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
6h 22m
£138–307
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 50m
£93–261

Penzance to Manchester by train

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Distance: 376.1 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Penzance to Manchester Piccadilly via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 35m.

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