How to travel from Luton to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Luton and Truro is around 447km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Luton 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 Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £180($210)
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Train

Take the train to Farringdon and then to Truro.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance447km (277 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Truro

There are several options for getting from Luton to Truro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £180 ($210).

The distance between Luton and Truro is around 447km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 370km (230 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Luton and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luton to Truro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £180 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Truro. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Farringdon and Paddington Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Thameslink, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Luton and Truro. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 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 Luton and Truro. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Luton 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 7h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Luton and Truro. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Luton and Truro. The distance is around 447km (277 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Truro

Transport options from Luton to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 30m
£180($210)
once daily479km (298 miles)
Train to Farringdon, Fly4h 20m
£450($530)
once daily732km (455 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
£120($140)
every 3 hours502km (312 miles)
Train via West Hampstead Thameslink6h 45m
£140($165)
hourly496km (308 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
£16($19)
twice daily470km (292 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
£78($90)
on demand447km (277 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