The distance between Bristol and Truro is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bristol 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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Take the train to Plymouth and then to Truro.
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Take the bus to Plymouth Armada Bus Station and then to Truro.
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There are several options for getting from Bristol to Truro by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).
The distance between Bristol and Truro is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Bristol and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bristol to Truro is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Truro. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bristol and Truro with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 4hrs.
CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Bristol and Truro. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Bristol and Truro. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bristol and Truro with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 30m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Bristol and Truro. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Plymouth and then to Truro. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Bristol and Truro. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £90($105) | every 2 hours | 289km (180 miles) |
Train to Truro | 4hrs | £68($80) | every 3 hours | 291km (181 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 35m | £22($26) | twice daily | 284km (177 miles) |
Bus to Truro | 6h 30m | £9($11) | once daily | 305km (190 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £46($55) | on demand | 267km (166 miles) |
The following major airports near Truro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.