The distance between Glasgow and Truro is around 686km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Glasgow 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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Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Newquay (NQY).
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Take the train to Preston, Birmingham New Street then Plymouth and then to Truro.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Truro.
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Truro by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £265 ($315).
The distance between Glasgow and Truro is around 686km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 625km (388 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Glasgow and Truro by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Truro is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £265 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Truro. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston, Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.
Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Glasgow and Truro. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Glasgow and Truro. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.
National Express run regular bus services between Glasgow and Truro. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Truro. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Newquay (NQY) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Glasgow to Truro. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Glasgow to Truro typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Newquay (NQY).
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 Glasgow and Truro. The distance is around 855km (531 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Truro is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £285 ($340).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 4 similar | 3h 45m | £265($315) | once daily | 686km (426 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 25m | £285($340) | hourly | 767km (477 miles) |
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train | 4h 60m | £160($190) | every 2 hours | 827km (514 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 10m | £330($395) | hourly | 822km (511 miles) |
Bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal, plane and train | 5h 45m | £185($220) | every 2 hours | 875km (544 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 8h 50m | £240($285) | every 2 hours | 905km (562 miles) |
Train via Plymouth | 11h 10m | £275($325) | 6 times a week | 1,058km (658 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 11h 45m | £195($230) | once a week | 980km (609 miles) |
Bus | 13h 50m | £26($31) | once daily | 1,059km (658 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | £150($175) | on demand | 855km (531 miles) |
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The following major airports near Truro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.