How to travel from York to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between York and Truro is around 537km (334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from York to Truro by train, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £240($285)
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Train via Plymouth

Take the train to Plymouth and then to Truro.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)

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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance615km (382 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Truro

There are several options for getting from York to Truro by train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £135 ($160) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £240 ($285).

The distance between York and Truro is around 537km (334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 492km (306 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from York and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from York to Truro is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £240 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between York and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £135 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Truro. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between York and Truro with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 7h 20m.

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express Service and Transport for Wales run train services between York and Truro. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between York and Truro. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Truro. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from York and Truro. The distance is around 615km (382 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around £175 ($210).

How do I get from York to Truro

Compare travel optionsbetween York and Truro

Transport options from York to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 3 similar
3h 20m
£240($285)
once daily584km (363 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
£135($160)
once daily537km (334 miles)
Train to Leeds, Fly4h 20m
£170($200)
once daily738km (458 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane5h 25m
£235($280)
twice a week810km (504 miles)
Train via Plymouth + 2 similar
7h 15m
£175($205)
every 4 hours655km (407 miles)
Train7h 20m
£175($210)
once daily658km (409 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly9h 40m
£180($210)
every 4 hours735km (457 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
£105($125)
on demand615km (382 miles)

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Airports near Truro

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

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Truro
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Truro
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Truro