The distance between Truro and Edinburgh is around 667km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Truro to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to Edinburgh.
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There are several options for getting from Truro to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £175 ($205) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £265 ($310).
The distance between Truro and Edinburgh is around 667km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 645km (401 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Truro and Edinburgh by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Truro to Edinburgh is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £265 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Truro and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £175 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Truro and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Truro and Edinburgh with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 10hrs.
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast run train services between Truro and Edinburgh. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 10hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Truro and Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the bus to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Truro to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the bus to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Truro and Edinburgh. The distance is around 849km (528 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Truro to Edinburgh is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £265 ($310).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 45m | £265($310) | once daily | 667km (415 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 20m | £180($210) | every 3 hours | 822km (511 miles) |
Train to Plymouth, plane | 5h 55m | £175($205) | every 3 hours | 903km (561 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 35m | £290($345) | 5 times a week | 755km (469 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 10hrs | £255($300) | 4 times a week | 981km (609 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 10h 40m | £260($305) | every 4 hours | 962km (598 miles) |
Drive | 8h 55m | £145($175) | on demand | 849km (528 miles) |
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