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.
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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Take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY).
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Take the train to Plymouth and then to Truro.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 55m | £155($185) | once daily | 551km (343 miles) |
Train via Plymouth + 2 similar | 5h 25m | £140($165) | every 3 hours | 496km (308 miles) |
Train | 5h 35m | £135($160) | once daily | 499km (310 miles) |
Train via Newport (S Wales) | 7h 15m | £145($170) | every 4 hours | 553km (344 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | £80($95) | on demand | 464km (288 miles) |
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The following major airports near Truro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.