The distance between Cambridge and Truro is around 501km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cambridge 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 Birmingham New Street and then to Truro.
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Truro.
There are several options for getting from Cambridge 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 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £87 ($105).
The distance between Cambridge and Truro is around 501km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 420km (261 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Cambridge and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Truro is to drive which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £87 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cambridge and Truro. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cambridge to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
CrossCountry run train services between Cambridge and Truro. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Cambridge and Truro. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cambridge 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 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Cambridge and Truro. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Truro. instead which will take 7h 30m.
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 Cambridge and Truro. The distance is around 501km (311 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £185 ($220).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 7h 30m | £185($220) | once daily | 652km (405 miles) |
Bus | 8h 45m | £18($21) | twice daily | 564km (350 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | £87($105) | on demand | 501km (311 miles) |
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Great Northern
Thameslink
The following major airports near Truro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.