How to travel from Dover to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Dover and Truro is around 533km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dover 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 St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £200($235)
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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Truro.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £140($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Truro.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance533km (331 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Truro

There are several options for getting from Dover to Truro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 9h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($235).

The distance between Dover and Truro is around 533km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 458km (285 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Dover and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dover to Truro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £200 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Truro. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Paddington. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

South Eastern Trains Service, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Dover and Truro. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Dover and Truro. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dover to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Canterbury Bus Station and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.

National Express run regular bus services between Dover and Truro. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Dover and Truro. The distance is around 533km (331 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £140 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Truro

Transport options from Dover to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 60m
£200($235)
once daily555km (345 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, Fly4h 45m
£465($550)
once daily805km (500 miles)
Train to Stratford International, Fly4h 45m
£390($460)
once daily975km (606 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 45m
£140($170)
every 3 hours574km (357 miles)
Train via London Charing Cross6h 25m
£140($170)
every 3 hours574km (357 miles)
Train via London Bridge7h 40m
£160($185)
hourly567km (352 miles)
Bus
9h 60m
£22($26)
twice daily573km (356 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
£90($110)
on demand533km (331 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