The distance between Leicester and Truro is around 446km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Leicester 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.
👋 Also check out Truro → Leicester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).
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Take the train to 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 Leicester to Truro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).
The distance between Leicester and Truro is around 446km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 379km (235 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Leicester and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leicester to Truro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leicester and Truro. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leicester to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, London Midland and Transport for Wales run train services between Leicester and Truro. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 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 Leicester and Truro. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Leicester to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Leicester and Truro. Buses run twice daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 60m.
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 Leicester and Truro. The distance is around 446km (277 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around £150 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 60m | £190($225) | once daily | 589km (366 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 4h 30m | £260($305) | once daily | 775km (481 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4hrs | £185($220) | once daily | 594km (369 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street + 2 similar | 5h 40m | £150($180) | every 2 hours | 496km (308 miles) |
Train | 5h 50m | £150($175) | once daily | 496km (308 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 8h 20m | £150($180) | every 4 hours | 591km (367 miles) |
Bus | 9hrs | £18($21) | twice daily | 590km (367 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | £78($90) | on demand | 446km (277 miles) |
London Midland
Transport for Wales
East Midlands Railways
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
Loganair
The following major airports near Truro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.