How to travel from Truro to Oxford, United Kingdom

The distance between Truro and Oxford is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Reading and then to Oxford.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £180($215)
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Train

Take the train to Reading and then to Oxford.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Queens Lane.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance385km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Truro and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Truro to Oxford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £180 ($215).

The distance between Truro and Oxford is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (194 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Truro and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Truro to Oxford is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £180 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Truro and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Truro and Oxford. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Truro to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Truro and Oxford. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 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 Oxford. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Truro to Oxford. 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 8hrs.

National Express and Oxford Bus Company run regular bus services between Truro and Oxford. Buses run twice daily and take around 8hrs 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 Oxford. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Reading and then to Oxford. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Oxford is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Oxford. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Oxford. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Truro to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Truro and Oxford

Transport options from Truro to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 50m
£180($215)
once daily512km (318 miles)
Train
4h 30m
£105($125)
every 3 hours432km (269 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£22($26)
twice daily492km (306 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£67($79)
on demand385km (239 miles)

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Airports near Oxford

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Oxford
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Oxford
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Oxford