How to travel from Peak District National park to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Peak District National park and Truro is around 464km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Peak District National park to Truro by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TruroPeak District National park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Truro.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
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Train via Plymouth

Take the train to Plymouth and then to Truro.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)

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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance511km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Truro

There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Truro by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around £135 ($160) and will take around 3h 55m.

The distance between Peak District National park and Truro is around 464km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 409km (254 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Peak District National park and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Truro is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £135 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Truro. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale and Sheffield. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Peak District National park and Truro. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peak District National park and Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Truro. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Truro. 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 Peak District National park and Truro. The distance is around 511km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).

How do I get from Peak District National park to Truro

Compare travel optionsbetween Peak District National park and Truro

Transport options from Peak District National park to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
3h 55m
£135($160)
once daily464km (289 miles)
Train via Plymouth + 2 similar
7h 15m
£155($185)
every 3 hours589km (366 miles)
Train7h 25m
£160($190)
once daily592km (368 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central9h 35m
£175($205)
every 4 hours662km (411 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
£89($105)
on demand511km (317 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