How to travel from Poole to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Poole and Truro is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Poole to Truro by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Upwey, Castle Cary then Exeter St Davids and then to Truro.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3 and then to Truro.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance269km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poole and Truro

There are several options for getting from Poole to Truro by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).

The distance between Poole and Truro is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Poole and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poole to Truro is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £46 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Truro. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Upwey, Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

South Western Railway, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Poole and Truro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Poole and Truro. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poole to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Poole and Truro. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Upwey, Castle Cary then Exeter St Davids and then to Truro. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Poole and Truro. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).

How do I get from Poole to Truro

Compare travel optionsbetween Poole and Truro

Transport options from Poole to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 10m
£90($105)
every 4 hours363km (226 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
£25($30)
twice daily574km (357 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£46($55)
on demand269km (167 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