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.
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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Take the train to Truro.
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Take the bus to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 20m | £100($120) | every 3 hours | 446km (277 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 5h 55m | £125($145) | hourly | 444km (276 miles) |
Bus | 7h 15m | £12($14) | twice daily | 438km (272 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £73($86) | on demand | 420km (261 miles) |
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Aer Lingus
South Western Railway
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
The following major airports near Truro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.