How to travel from Ipswich to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Ipswich and Truro is around 538km (334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ipswich 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £200($235)
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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Truro.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Truro.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance566km (352 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Truro

There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Truro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($235).

The distance between Ipswich and Truro is around 538km (334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 476km (296 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Ipswich and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Truro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £200 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Truro. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Ipswich and Truro. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Ipswich and Truro. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipswich 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 9h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Ipswich and Truro. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Ipswich and Truro. The distance is around 566km (352 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Truro

Transport options from Ipswich to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
£200($235)
once daily538km (334 miles)
Train to Cambridge, Fly5h 5m
£325($385)
once daily715km (444 miles)
Train
5h 50m
£140($165)
every 3 hours563km (350 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
£19($22)
once daily600km (373 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
£100($115)
on demand566km (352 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