How to travel from Crewe to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Crewe and Truro is around 446km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Crewe 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Truro.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £135($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Plymouth and then to Truro.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)

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Bus

Take the bus to Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue then Plymouth Armada Bus Station and then to Truro.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £36($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance480km (299 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crewe and Truro

There are several options for getting from Crewe to Truro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($155).

The distance between Crewe and Truro is around 446km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (226 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Crewe and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Crewe to Truro is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £135 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Crewe and Truro. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Crewe to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Crewe and Truro. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Crewe and Truro. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Crewe to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station, Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue and Plymouth Armada Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Crewe and Truro. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crewe to Truro. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Truro. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Crewe and Truro. The distance is around 480km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Crewe and Truro

Transport options from Crewe to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 45m
£135($155)
once daily446km (277 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
£225($265)
once daily683km (425 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
£145($170)
every 2 hours517km (321 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central7h 30m
£155($185)
every 4 hours574km (356 miles)
Bus
10hrs
£36($43)
5 times a week518km (322 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
£84($100)
on demand480km (299 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