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.
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 Truro → Poole if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Upwey, Castle Cary then Exeter St Davids and then to Truro.
Multiple train operators
Take the bus to London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3 and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 5h 10m | £90($105) | every 4 hours | 363km (226 miles) |
Bus | 8h 45m | £25($30) | twice daily | 574km (357 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £46($55) | on demand | 269km (167 miles) |
South Western Railway
First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
The following major airports near Truro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.