The distance between Blackpool and Truro is around 503km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Blackpool to Truro by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Truro → Blackpool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY).
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Plymouth and then to Truro.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way and then to Truro.
There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Truro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($175).
The distance between Blackpool and Truro is around 503km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 418km (260 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Blackpool and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Truro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £145 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Truro. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston, Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern Rail and Transport for Wales run train services between Blackpool and Truro. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Truro. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.
National Express run regular bus services between Blackpool and Truro. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Blackpool and Truro. The distance is around 592km (368 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around £175 ($205).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 50m | £145($175) | once daily | 503km (313 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 55m | £175($205) | every 2 hours | 626km (389 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 9h 30m | £195($230) | every 4 hours | 701km (436 miles) |
Bus | 11h 30m | £25($29) | once daily | 652km (405 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | £100($120) | on demand | 592km (368 miles) |
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The following major airports near Truro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.