How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Truro is around 485km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea 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 TruroSouthend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Fenchurch Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £170($205)
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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Truro.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Truro.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance504km (313 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Truro

There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Truro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($205).

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Truro is around 485km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 428km (266 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Truro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £170 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Truro. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway, c2c, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Truro. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Southend-on-Sea and Truro. We recommend that you take the train to London Fenchurch Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to London Fenchurch Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Southend-on-Sea and Truro. The distance is around 504km (313 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Truro

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 50m
£170($205)
once daily485km (301 miles)
Train to West Ham, Fly4h 30m
£365($430)
once daily909km (565 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly4h 35m
£445($525)
once daily750km (466 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
£125($145)
every 3 hours519km (323 miles)
Train via West Ham6h 60m
£130($155)
hourly507km (315 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 55m
£32($38)
twice daily514km (319 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
£88($105)
on demand504km (313 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