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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Truro
Showing times and prices for Nov 07
Cheapest price
$142
Average price
$253
Fastest journey
5 h 3 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
330 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Truro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Truro will cost around $253 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $142.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Birmingham for Truro on Fri, Nov 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 330 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 3 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 5 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
07:12AM5h21
Birmingham12:33PMTruro
$1421One-way
0 transfers
12:12PM5h28
Birmingham05:40PMTruro
$3081One-way
0 transfers
10:12AM5h03
Birmingham03:15PMTruro
$3091One-way
0 transfers
10:12AM5h03
Birmingham03:15PMTruro
$3091One-way
0 transfers
07:12AM5h21
Birmingham12:33PMTruro
$1421One-way
0 transfers
12:12PM5h28
Birmingham05:40PMTruro
$3081One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham to Truro
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Truro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €467.
Distance: 205 miles (330 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€160 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €467 Average price |
5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Birmingham to Truro train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Truro trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 5:34 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:12 AM Birmingham | 5h21 | 12:33 PM Truro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:12 AM Birmingham | 5h03 | 3:15 PM Truro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:12 PM Birmingham | 5h28 | 5:40 PM Truro | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Truro
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $18 (€14)
Distance 205 miles (330 km) |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $126 (€103) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 49m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 18:52 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Birmingham to Truro start from as low as $126 (€103) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $197 (€160) depending on the train type and class.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $18 (€14)
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Birmingham to Truro trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Truro from $18 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 35m
Cheapest Price
$82 (€67)
CrossCountry frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 43m
Cheapest Price
$369 (€300)
Cross Country frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Truro
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Truro by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Truro, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train from Birmingham to Truro takes 4h 49m and runs 5 per day.
A day trip from Birmingham to Truro is not feasible, as the journey takes 4h 49m. The train service operates 5 times per day over a distance of 205 miles (330 km).
To fully explore Truro, including its historic sites, local shops, and surrounding natural beauty, plan for a 2 to 3-day visit.
The last train from Birmingham to Truro leaves at 6:52 PM.
The train journey from Birmingham to Truro offers scenic views, especially as it passes through the picturesque countryside of the Cotswolds and the rolling landscapes of Devon and Cornwall, with glimpses of the coastline along the way.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Birmingham to Truro.
Train ticket prices from Birmingham to Truro can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $126 (€103), while the average price is around $197 (€160).
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Truro is by bus, with a cost of around $18 (€14).
The distance by train from Birmingham to Truro is 205 miles (330 km).
The first train from Birmingham to Truro leaves at 5:36 AM.
The train station in Birmingham that goes to Truro is Birmingham New Street (BHM), which connects to Truro station (TRU).
There is no high speed train available from Birmingham to Truro.
Yes, you can take the train from Birmingham to Truro.
Yes, there is a direct train from Birmingham to Truro. This service operates 0 times per day, provided by Cross Country.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Truro
Birmingham
Truro
The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham International. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham International for your trip from Birmingham to Truro.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
Distance to city center
12 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Birmingham International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham New Street
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
The major train station for arrivals in Truro is Truro. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Truro for your journey to Truro from Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 20:05 Saturday 06:40 - 19:05 Sunday 09:15 - 19:20
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Yes
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms 1 & 2 from the main road side buildings. Access to platform 3 via the footbridges and level crossing. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2 & 3
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: P3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Truro
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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