How to travel from Penzance to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and Truro is around 41km (26 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 34min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Penzance to Truro by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TruroPenzance if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Truro.

  • Duration37min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated byGreat Western Railway+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Truro.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £5($6)
🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Truro.

  • Duration34min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
Operated by

Penzance Taxis

+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration34min
  • Distance46km (28 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Truro

There are several options for getting from Penzance to Truro by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £5 ($6) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 34min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($80).

The distance between Penzance and Truro is around 41km (26 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 38km (23 miles)

It takes around 37min to get from Penzance and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 34min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Truro is to take a taxi which takes around 34min and will set you back approx £68 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £5 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Truro. It typically takes around 37min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Penzance and Truro with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 37min.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Penzance and Truro. Trains depart hourly and will take around 37min, 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 Penzance and Truro. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Penzance and Truro with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and Truro. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Truro. instead which will take 37min.

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 Penzance and Truro. The distance is around 46km (28 miles) by road and it will take around 34min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 37min and will usually cost around £12 ($14).

How do I get from Penzance to Truro

Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Truro

Transport options from Penzance to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
37min
£12($14)
hourly41km (26 miles)
Bus
1h 10m
£5($6)
every 20 mins45km (28 miles)
Taxi
34min
£68($80)
on demand46km (28 miles)
Drive
34min
£8($10)
on demand46km (28 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