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Compare train and bus for Southampton Central (SOU) to Truro station (TRU)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton Central (SOU) to Truro station (TRU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $99. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, and a train costs an average of $168.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$169 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Compare prices and tickets Southampton Central (SOU) to Truro station (TRU) by train or bus
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Why should you book Southampton Central (SOU) to Truro station (TRU) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Southampton Central (SOU) to Truro station (TRU).
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Rail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Southampton Central (SOU) to Truro station (TRU).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Southampton Central (SOU) to Truro station (TRU).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Truro station (TRU)
Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Truro station (TRU) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $168 (€136) but you can travel from only $99 (€80) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 09:11. The fastest train covers the 165 miles (267 km) distance in 5h 13m.
Distance 165 miles (267 km) |
Average train duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $168 (€136) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 13m |
First train 05:33 |
Last train 09:11 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Southampton Central (SOU) to Truro station (TRU) trainsGreat Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Southampton Central (SOU) and Truro station (TRU) from $99 (€80). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Truro station (TRU)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton Central (SOU) to Truro station (TRU) 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 station (TRU), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Southampton Central (SOU) to Truro station (TRU)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
- Car Park: Premium-downside
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 20:05 Saturday 06:40 - 19:05 Sunday 09:15 - 19:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: P3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
