How to travel from Edinburgh to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Edinburgh and Truro is around 667km (414 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Truro by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Truro.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Truro.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £255($300)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance849km (528 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Truro

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Truro by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £175 ($205) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £270 ($320).

The distance between Edinburgh and Truro is around 667km (414 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 645km (401 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Edinburgh and Truro by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Truro is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £270 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £175 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Truro. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Edinburgh and Truro with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 10hrs.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Edinburgh and Truro. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10hrs, 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 Edinburgh and Truro. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Truro. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Truro. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Truro. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Edinburgh and Truro. The distance is around 849km (528 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Truro is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £330 ($390).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Truro

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Truro

Transport options from Edinburgh to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
2h 55m
£270($320)
once daily667km (414 miles)
Plane and Train4h 45m
£330($390)
hourly769km (478 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train5h 20m
£185($215)
every 2 hours822km (511 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
£300($355)
hourly844km (524 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane5h 55m
£175($205)
every 2 hours903km (561 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10hrs
£255($300)
once daily983km (611 miles)
Train via Crewe10h 40m
£250($295)
every 4 hours962km (598 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
£145($175)
on demand849km (528 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