How to travel from Norwich to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Truro is around 601km (374 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Norwich 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 TruroNorwich if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £215($255)
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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Truro.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Truro.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance601km (374 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Truro

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Truro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).

The distance between Norwich and Truro is around 601km (374 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 512km (318 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Norwich and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Truro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Truro. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Norwich and Truro. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Norwich and Truro. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Norwich and Truro. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Norwich and Truro. The distance is around 601km (374 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).

How do I get from Norwich to Truro

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Truro

Transport options from Norwich to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 40m
£215($255)
once daily612km (380 miles)
Train to Cambridge, Fly5hrs
£335($395)
once daily736km (457 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, Fly7h 10m
£185($215)
once daily776km (482 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
£160($190)
every 3 hours637km (396 miles)
Train via Peterborough8hrs
£200($235)
once daily715km (444 miles)
Bus
10h 35m
£19($22)
twice daily623km (387 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
£105($125)
on demand601km (374 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