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.
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.
👋 Also check out Truro → Dover if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).
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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Truro.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 60m | £200($235) | once daily | 555km (345 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, Fly | 4h 45m | £465($550) | once daily | 805km (500 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, Fly | 4h 45m | £390($460) | once daily | 975km (606 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 45m | £140($170) | every 3 hours | 574km (357 miles) |
Train via London Charing Cross | 6h 25m | £140($170) | every 3 hours | 574km (357 miles) |
Train via London Bridge | 7h 40m | £160($185) | hourly | 567km (352 miles) |
Bus | 9h 60m | £22($26) | twice daily | 573km (356 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | £90($110) | on demand | 533km (331 miles) |
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Aer Lingus
South Eastern Trains Service
South Western Railway
Thameslink
The following major airports near Truro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.