How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Truro is around 462km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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 TruroStoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to London Euston, plane

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £220($260)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train via Birmingham New Street

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Plymouth and then to Truro.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)

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Bus

Take the bus to Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue then Plymouth Armada Bus Station and then to Truro.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £36($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance462km (287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Truro

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Truro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 8h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Truro is around 462km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 365km (227 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Stoke on Trent and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Truro is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Truro. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

CrossCountry, London Midland, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Stoke on Trent and Truro. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Stoke on Trent and Truro. It typically takes around 8h 60m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue and Plymouth Armada Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 60m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Truro. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Truro. instead which will take 3h 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 Stoke on Trent and Truro. The distance is around 462km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Truro

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to London Euston, plane + 2 similar
4h 20m
£220($260)
once daily664km (413 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
£260($305)
once daily782km (486 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 10m
£145($170)
once daily485km (302 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street + 2 similar
5h 35m
£155($185)
every 2 hours504km (313 miles)
Train5h 45m
£150($180)
once daily504km (313 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central7h 55m
£160($190)
every 4 hours598km (371 miles)
Bus
8h 60m
£36($43)
5 times a week491km (305 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
£80($95)
on demand462km (287 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