How to travel from Lancaster to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Lancaster and Truro is around 509km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lancaster 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 Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Plymouth and then to Truro.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way and then to Truro.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance596km (370 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lancaster and Truro

There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Truro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($175).

The distance between Lancaster and Truro is around 509km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 448km (278 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Lancaster and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Truro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £145 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Truro. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and Transport for Wales run train services between Lancaster and Truro. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Lancaster and Truro. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lancaster to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Lancaster and Truro. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Lancaster and Truro. The distance is around 596km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around £175 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lancaster and Truro

Transport options from Lancaster to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 35m
£145($175)
once daily509km (316 miles)
Train to Haymarket, Fly4h 50m
£340($400)
once daily936km (582 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
£175($205)
every 2 hours632km (393 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly9h 20m
£185($220)
every 4 hours707km (439 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
£29($34)
once daily661km (410 miles)
Drive
6hrs
£105($120)
on demand596km (370 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