How to travel from Birmingham to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Birmingham and Truro is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Birmingham to Truro by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Plymouth

Take the train to Plymouth and then to Truro.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)

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Bus

Take the bus to Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way and then to Truro.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)

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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance399km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and Truro

There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Truro by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £69 ($82).

The distance between Birmingham and Truro is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (205 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Birmingham and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Truro is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £69 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and Truro. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Birmingham and Truro with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 50m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Birmingham and Truro. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birmingham and Truro. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Birmingham and Truro with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Birmingham and Truro. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Truro. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Truro is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Truro. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Birmingham and Truro. The distance is around 399km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

How do I get from Birmingham to Truro

Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Truro

Transport options from Birmingham to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Plymouth + 1 similar
4h 45m
£125($145)
every 2 hours433km (269 miles)
Train4h 50m
£120($140)
once daily433km (269 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
£16($19)
twice daily426km (265 miles)
Bus to Truro8h 55m
£12($14)
once daily454km (282 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£69($82)
on demand399km (248 miles)

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Airports near Truro

The following major airports near Truro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Truro
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Truro
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Truro