The distance between Wells and Truro is around 239km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Wells to Truro 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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Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Truro.
Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Plymouth and then to Truro.
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There are several options for getting from Wells to Truro by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).
The distance between Wells and Truro is around 239km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Wells and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wells to Truro is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wells and Truro. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wells to Truro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Wells and Truro. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Wells and Truro. We recommend that you drive to Truro. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wells to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Truro. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Truro is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Truro. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Wells and Truro. The distance is around 239km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wells to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 45m | £95($115) | every 3 hours | 282km (175 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 10m | £84($100) | 5 times a day | 321km (200 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £41($49) | on demand | 239km (149 miles) |
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