How to travel from London to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Truro is around 420km (261 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from London to Truro by 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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Train

Take the train to Truro.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Truro.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance420km (261 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Truro

There are several options for getting from London to Truro by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between London and Truro is around 420km (261 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from London and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Truro is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Truro. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Truro with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 4h 20m.

Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between London and Truro. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 20m, 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 London and Truro. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and Truro with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 7h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between London and Truro. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Truro. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 London and Truro. The distance is around 420km (261 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween London and Truro

Transport options from London to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
£100($120)
every 3 hours446km (277 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids5h 55m
£125($145)
hourly444km (276 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
£12($14)
twice daily438km (272 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£73($86)
on demand420km (261 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