How to travel from Chichester to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Chichester and Truro is around 367km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Chichester to Truro by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £295($350)
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Train

Take the train to Westbury (Wilts) and then to Truro.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)

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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance367km (228 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and Truro

There are several options for getting from Chichester to Truro by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).

The distance between Chichester and Truro is around 367km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (192 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Chichester and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chichester to Truro is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £165 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and Truro. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chichester to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fareham and Westbury (Wilts). These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Great Western Railway, Southern Service, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Chichester and Truro. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chichester and Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Truro. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Truro. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Chichester and Truro. The distance is around 367km (228 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and Truro

Transport options from Chichester to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 45m
£295($350)
once daily1,287km (800 miles)
Train to Woking, Fly5hrs
£435($515)
once daily763km (474 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3hrs
£165($195)
once daily453km (281 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, plane and bus5h 15m
£285($335)
5 times a week571km (355 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
£100($120)
twice a week425km (264 miles)
Train via Southampton Central5h 50m
£105($120)
hourly403km (250 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£63($75)
on demand367km (228 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