The distance between Canterbury and Truro is around 512km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Canterbury 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.
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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).
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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Truro.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Truro.
There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Truro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 9h 25m. 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 £200 ($235).
The distance between Canterbury and Truro is around 512km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 446km (277 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Truro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £200 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Truro. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Paddington. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
South Eastern Trains Service, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Canterbury and Truro. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 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 Canterbury and Truro. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
National Express run regular bus services between Canterbury and Truro. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) 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 Canterbury and Truro. The distance is around 512km (318 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 Canterbury to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £140 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 50m | £200($235) | once daily | 543km (338 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, Fly | 4h 30m | £465($550) | once daily | 793km (493 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, Fly | 4h 35m | £385($455) | once daily | 964km (599 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 30m | £140($170) | every 3 hours | 563km (350 miles) |
Train via London Victoria | 7h 30m | £150($180) | every 2 hours | 541km (336 miles) |
Bus | 9h 25m | £17($20) | twice daily | 548km (340 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | £89($105) | on demand | 512km (318 miles) |
Eastern Airways
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Aer Lingus
South Eastern Trains Service
South Western Railway
Thameslink
The following major airports near Truro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.