How to travel from Derby to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Derby and Truro is around 464km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Derby to Truro by train, 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 Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
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Train via Plymouth

Take the train to Plymouth and then to Truro.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)

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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance464km (288 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Truro

There are several options for getting from Derby to Truro by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £135 ($160) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).

The distance between Derby and Truro is around 464km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 385km (239 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Derby and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Derby to Truro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £135 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Truro. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Derby and Truro with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5h 35m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Derby and Truro. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Derby and Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Derby and Truro. The distance is around 464km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

How do I get from Derby to Truro

Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Truro

Transport options from Derby to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 55m
£155($185)
once daily551km (343 miles)
Train via Plymouth + 2 similar
5h 25m
£140($165)
every 3 hours496km (308 miles)
Train5h 35m
£135($160)
once daily499km (310 miles)
Train via Newport (S Wales)7h 15m
£145($170)
every 4 hours553km (344 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
£80($95)
on demand464km (288 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