How to travel from Dumfries to Truro, United Kingdom
The distance between Dumfries and Truro is around 672km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Dumfries 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 → Dumfries if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Carlisle, plane
Take the train to Carlisle and then to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£315($370)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train via Carlisle
Take the train to Carlisle, Birmingham New Street then Plymouth and then to Truro.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£210($245)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Truro.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£37($44)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Truro
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Truro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £315 ($370).
The distance between Dumfries and Truro is around 672km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 543km (338 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Dumfries and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Truro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £315 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Truro. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle and Birmingham New Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.
First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Dumfries and Truro. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 30m, 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 Dumfries and Truro. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Annan Stance 2, Carlisle Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.
National Express run regular bus services between Dumfries and Truro. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Plymouth and then to Truro. instead which will take 6h 40m.
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 Dumfries and Truro. The distance is around 755km (469 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around £205 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Truro
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Carlisle, plane + 5 similar | 4h 35m | £315($370) | once daily | 879km (546 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, plane | 4h 40m | £300($360) | twice a week | 754km (468 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, plane | 4h 55m | £150($180) | once daily | 672km (418 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 40m | £185($215) | every 4 hours | 958km (595 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 20m | £345($405) | 5 times a week | 968km (602 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, plane and bus | 6h 25m | £230($270) | twice a week | 820km (509 miles) |
Train via Carlisle + 1 similar | 8h 20m | £210($245) | every 2 hours | 795km (494 miles) |
| Train | 8h 30m | £205($240) | once daily | 795km (494 miles) |
Bus | 13h 35m | £37($44) | once daily | 968km (601 miles) |
Drive | 7h 40m | £130($155) | on demand | 755km (469 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dumfries and Truro
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Truro
The following major airports near Truro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Truro
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Truro
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 174km (108 miles) from Truro