The distance between Torquay and Truro is around 136km (85 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Torquay 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 → Torquay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Truro.
Take the bus to Truro.
There are several options for getting from Torquay to Truro by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).
The distance between Torquay and Truro is around 136km (85 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 111km (69 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Torquay and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Torquay to Truro is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Truro. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Torquay and Truro. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Torquay and Truro. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Torquay to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paignton Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Torquay and Truro. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Truro. instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Torquay and Truro. The distance is around 136km (85 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 20m | £38($45) | hourly | 145km (90 miles) |
Bus | 2h 45m | £9($11) | once daily | 138km (86 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | £24($28) | on demand | 136km (85 miles) |
The following major airports near Truro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.