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.
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.
👋 Also check out Truro → Colchester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Truro.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 35m | £185($220) | once daily | 510km (317 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 4h 25m | £450($530) | once daily | 766km (476 miles) |
Train to Cambridge, Fly | 5h 25m | £335($395) | once daily | 743km (461 miles) |
Train | 5h 25m | £130($150) | every 3 hours | 536km (333 miles) |
Bus | 8h 45m | £18($21) | once daily | 572km (355 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | £95($110) | on demand | 541km (336 miles) |
Eastern Airways
Loganair
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Greater Anglia
South Western Railway
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The following major airports near Truro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.