How to travel from Oxford to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Oxford and Truro is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £180($215)
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Train

Take the train to Reading and then to Truro.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station and then to Truro.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance385km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Truro

There are several options for getting from Oxford to Truro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £180 ($215).

The distance between Oxford and Truro is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (194 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Oxford to Truro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £180 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Oxford 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 Oxford and Truro. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Central Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Oxford Bus Company and National Express run regular bus services between Oxford and Truro. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Oxford and Truro. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

How do I get from Oxford to Truro

Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Truro

Transport options from Oxford to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 55m
£180($215)
once daily511km (318 miles)
Train to London Paddington, Fly4h 15m
£450($530)
once daily778km (483 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, Fly5hrs
£335($395)
once daily1,340km (832 miles)
Train
4h 20m
£105($125)
every 3 hours432km (269 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
£22($26)
twice daily491km (305 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£67($79)
on demand385km (239 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