How to travel from Bournemouth to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Bournemouth and Truro is around 276km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bournemouth 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.

👋 Also check out TruroBournemouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Reading and then to Truro.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Truro.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance276km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Truro

There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Truro by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £48 ($57).

The distance between Bournemouth and Truro is around 276km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Bournemouth and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Truro is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £48 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Truro. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Bournemouth and Truro. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Bournemouth and Truro. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Truro. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Truro. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Bournemouth and Truro. The distance is around 276km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

How do I get from Bournemouth to Truro

Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Truro

Transport options from Bournemouth to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 20m
£140($165)
every 3 hours510km (317 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
£18($21)
twice daily562km (349 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£48($57)
on demand276km (172 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