The cheapest and fastest trains from Truro station (TRU) to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price
$140
Average price
$148
Fastest journey
4 h 32 m
Average duration
4 h 38 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
370 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Truro station (TRU) to London Paddington (PAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Truro station (TRU) to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around $148 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $140.
Of the 6 trains that leave Truro station (TRU) for London Paddington (PAD) on Fri, May 08, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 370 km distance in an average of 4 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 32 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 4 h 48 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.
P226049:53 AM4h36Truro station (TRU)2:29 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1401One-way0 transfers
P2260510:58 AM4h32Truro station (TRU)3:30 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1401One-way0 transfers
P297218:54 AM4h35Truro station (TRU)1:29 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1401One-way0 transfers
P226027:49 AM4h40Truro station (TRU)12:29 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1401One-way0 transfers
P23137 · P226017:07 AM4h59Truro station (TRU)12:06 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1421One-way1 transfer
P2260510:58 AM4h32Truro station (TRU)3:30 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1401One-way0 transfers
P297218:54 AM4h35Truro station (TRU)1:29 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1401One-way0 transfers
P226049:53 AM4h36Truro station (TRU)2:29 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1401One-way0 transfers
P226027:49 AM4h40Truro station (TRU)12:29 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1401One-way0 transfers
P226006:40 AM4h48Truro station (TRU)11:28 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1871One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Truro station (TRU) to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Truro station (TRU) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$127 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $270 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Truro station (TRU) to London Paddington (PAD):
A bus is $83 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro station (TRU) to London Paddington (PAD) costing on average $127 (€102).
A bus is $225 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Truro station (TRU) to London Paddington (PAD) costing on average $270 (€215).
Other travel options to London Paddington (PAD) take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Bus takes on average 8h 24m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (4h 45m by train vs 4h 57m by car). Tickets start at around $127 (€102) compared to roughly $113 (€91) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Truro station (TRU) to London Paddington (PAD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Truro station (TRU) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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P29710 | On time 5:36 AM Truro station (TRU) | 4h18 | 9:54 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P22600 | On time 6:40 AM Truro station (TRU) | 4h48 | 11:28 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P23137 · P22601 | 7:07 AM Truro station (TRU) | 4h59 | 12:06 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
P22602 | 7:49 AM Truro station (TRU) | 4h40 | 12:29 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P29721 | 8:54 AM Truro station (TRU) | 4h35 | 1:29 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P22604 | 9:53 AM Truro station (TRU) | 4h36 | 2:29 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Truro station (TRU) to London Paddington (PAD)
Trains from Truro station (TRU) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 229 miles (370 km) distance in 4h 18m.
Distance 229 miles (370 km) |
Average train duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€60) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 5:36 AM |
Last train 10:29 PM |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Truro station (TRU) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Truro station (TRU) and London Paddington (PAD) from $23 (€18). 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 Truro station (TRU) to London Paddington (PAD)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Truro station (TRU) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Truro station (TRU) to London Paddington (PAD)
- 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
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
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