How to travel from Southampton to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Southampton and Truro is around 317km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Southampton 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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Westbury (Wilts) and then to Truro.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £88($105)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Truro.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £310($370)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Truro.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance317km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southampton and Truro

There are several options for getting from Southampton to Truro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).

The distance between Southampton and Truro is around 317km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Southampton and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southampton to Truro is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southampton and Truro. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southampton to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Westbury (Wilts). These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Southampton and Truro. Trains depart twice a week 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 Southampton and Truro. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Southampton to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Southampton and Truro. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southampton to Truro. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Truro. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Southampton and Truro. The distance is around 317km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £88 ($105).

How do I get from Southampton to Truro

Compare travel optionsbetween Southampton and Truro

Transport options from Southampton to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
£88($105)
twice a week372km (231 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids4h 60m
£95($115)
hourly350km (217 miles)
Plane and Train
4h 20m
£310($370)
hourly531km (330 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
£17($20)
twice daily524km (326 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£55($65)
on demand317km (197 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