How to travel from Truro to Cambridge, United Kingdom

The distance between Truro and Cambridge is around 501km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Truro to Cambridge 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 London Paddington and then to Cambridge.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Cambridge Parkside.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Cambridge.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance501km (311 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Truro and Cambridge

There are several options for getting from Truro to Cambridge by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £87 ($105).

The distance between Truro and Cambridge is around 501km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 420km (261 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Truro and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Truro to Cambridge is to drive which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £87 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Truro and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Truro and Cambridge. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Truro to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Great Western Railway, Great Northern, Thameslink and CrossCountry run train services between Truro and Cambridge. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Cambridge. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Truro to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Truro and Cambridge. Buses run twice daily and take around 9hrs 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 Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Cambridge. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Cambridge is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) 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 Cambridge. The distance is around 501km (311 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 Truro to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).

How do I get from Truro to Cambridge

Compare travel optionsbetween Truro and Cambridge

Transport options from Truro to Cambridge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
£125($150)
every 3 hours542km (337 miles)
Train via Cheltenham Spa7h 50m
£185($220)
4 times a week652km (405 miles)
Bus
9hrs
£18($21)
twice daily565km (351 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
£87($105)
on demand501km (311 miles)

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Airports near Cambridge

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

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Cambridge
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Cambridge
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Cambridge