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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Cornwall by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    2h 53m
    £118–266

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    10h 8m
    £48–78

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    8h 29m
    £138–221

  4. Drive  301.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cornwallcar car 301.5 mi
    5h 23m
    £75–108

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LPL - NQY
    5h 39m
    £129–301

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
    10h 12m
    £140–243

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 104
    12h 13m
    £53–83

Manchester to Cornwall by train

Calendar59Weekly Trains
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

easyJet and Loganair fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Luxulyan via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Par in around 8h 29m.

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