How to travel from Truro to Durham, United Kingdom

The distance between Truro and Durham is around 636km (395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Truro to Durham by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
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4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Blackpool and then to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand A.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Durham (Land).

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance694km (431 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Truro and Durham

There are several options for getting from Truro to Durham by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £290 ($340).

The distance between Truro and Durham is around 636km (395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 538km (334 miles)

It takes around 15h 45m to get from Truro and Durham by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Truro to Durham is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £290 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Truro and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Truro and Durham. We recommend that you take the bus to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington and then to Bishop Auckland. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Truro and Durham. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Truro to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Blackpool and Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand A. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.

National Express and Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd run regular bus services between Truro and Durham. Buses run twice a week and take around 15h 45m 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 Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Durham is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Durham. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Durham. The distance is around 694km (431 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Truro to Durham is to take the bus which takes, on average, 15h 45m and will usually cost around £19 ($23).

How do I get from Truro to Durham

Compare travel optionsbetween Truro and Durham

Transport options from Truro to Durham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 20m
£235($280)
5 times a week768km (477 miles)
Train to Plymouth, plane6h 15m
£185($220)
5 times a week810km (503 miles)
Bus to Newquay, plane and train3h 45m
£290($340)
5 times a week688km (427 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 60m
£155($180)
5 times a week636km (395 miles)
Bus to Newquay, plane and train5h 35m
£300($355)
5 times a week951km (591 miles)
Bus
15h 45m
£19($23)
twice a week860km (534 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
£120($140)
on demand694km (431 miles)

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Airports near Durham

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Durham
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Durham
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Durham