The distance between St Andrews and Truro is around 763km (474 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from St Andrews 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 Truro → St Andrews if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY).
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Take the train to Truro.
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then take the train to Crewe then Cardiff Central and then to Truro.
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There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Truro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £205 ($240) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £290 ($340).
The distance between St Andrews and Truro is around 763km (474 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 692km (430 miles)
It takes around 12hrs to get from St Andrews and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Truro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £290 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £205 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between St Andrews and Truro. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from St Andrews to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strathtyrum Golf Course and Dundee City Centre station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
CrossCountry run train services between St Andrews and Truro. Trains depart once a week and will take around 12hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between St Andrews and Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 4h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Truro. instead which will take 6h 15m.
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 St Andrews and Truro. The distance is around 933km (579 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around £280 ($335).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Edinburgh Gateway, Fly + 3 similar | 4h 25m | £290($340) | once daily | 763km (474 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 15m | £350($410) | hourly | 866km (538 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 6h 50m | £205($240) | every 2 hours | 919km (571 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 6h 55m | £315($370) | hourly | 921km (572 miles) |
Train | 12hrs | £280($335) | once a week | 1,094km (680 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13hrs | £270($315) | every 4 hours | 1,050km (652 miles) |
Drive | 9h 45m | £160($190) | on demand | 933km (579 miles) |
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The following major airports near Truro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.