How to travel from Colchester to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Colchester and Truro is around 510km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Colchester 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Truro.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £130($150)
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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance541km (336 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colchester and Truro

There are several options for getting from Colchester to Truro by train, bus, car and plane. 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 take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($220).

The distance between Colchester and Truro is around 510km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 453km (282 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Colchester and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colchester to Truro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £185 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Colchester 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 Colchester and Truro. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colchester to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Colchester and Truro. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Colchester and Truro. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colchester to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Colchester and Truro. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Colchester and Truro. The distance is around 541km (336 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £130 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colchester and Truro

Transport options from Colchester to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 35m
£185($220)
once daily510km (317 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly4h 25m
£450($530)
once daily766km (476 miles)
Train to Cambridge, Fly5h 25m
£335($395)
once daily743km (461 miles)
Train
5h 25m
£130($150)
every 3 hours536km (333 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
£18($21)
once daily572km (355 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
£95($110)
on demand541km (336 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