How to travel from Dundee to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Dundee and Truro is around 743km (462 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dundee 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 to Edinburgh Gateway, Fly

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £285($340)
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Train

Take the train to Truro.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £280($330)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Distance938km (583 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Truro

There are several options for getting from Dundee to Truro by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £190 ($220) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £285 ($340).

The distance between Dundee and Truro is around 743km (462 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 703km (437 miles)

It takes around 11h 25m to get from Dundee and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dundee to Truro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £285 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £190 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Truro. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dundee and Truro with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 11h 25m.

CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Dundee and Truro. Trains depart once a week and will take around 11h 25m, 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 Dundee and Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Truro. instead which will take 5h 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 Dundee and Truro. The distance is around 938km (583 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 25m and will usually cost around £280 ($330).

How do I get from Dundee to Truro

Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Truro

Transport options from Dundee to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, Fly + 4 similar
3h 50m
£285($340)
once daily743km (462 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
£345($410)
hourly846km (526 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane6h 10m
£310($370)
hourly901km (560 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane6h 15m
£200($240)
every 2 hours899km (558 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane6h 45m
£190($220)
every 2 hours960km (597 miles)
Train + 1 similar
11h 25m
£280($330)
once a week1,074km (667 miles)
Train via Crewe13h 25m
£200($235)
once a week1,055km (656 miles)
Drive
9h 45m
£160($190)
on demand938km (583 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