How to travel from Truro to Bath, United Kingdom

The distance between Truro and Bath is around 279km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Truro to Bath by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Bath Spa.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bath.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £9($11)
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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance279km (173 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Truro and Bath

There are several options for getting from Truro to Bath by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £48 ($57).

The distance between Truro and Bath is around 279km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 226km (141 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Truro and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Truro to Bath is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £48 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Truro and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Truro and Bath. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Truro and Bath with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 3h 40m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Truro and Bath. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Truro and Bath. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Truro and Bath with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Truro and Bath. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Truro to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Bath is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Bath. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Truro and Bath. The distance is around 279km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Truro to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Truro and Bath

Transport options from Truro to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
£72($85)
6 times a week307km (191 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads3h 60m
£74($88)
every 3 hours309km (192 miles)
Bus
6hrs
£9($11)
once daily313km (195 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
£48($57)
on demand279km (173 miles)

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Airports near Bath

The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Bath
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Bath
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Bath