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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Truro
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Truro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Truro
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Truro, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Truro:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Truro costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Truro take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
Tickets start at around $77 compared to roughly $71 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$6. The journey takes 3h 24m versus 2h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Truro
How to get from Bristol to Truro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Truro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:25 PM 4h50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 12:15 AM Truro, Bus Station $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
7:25 PM 4h50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 12:15 AM Truro, Bus Station $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
G01135+W3479110:45 AM 3h41 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 2:26 PM Truro station (TRU) $98 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G01133+Y41595
9:45 AM 3h48 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 1:33 PM Truro station (TRU) $83 1 One-way 1 transfer - W29862+G14982
12:45 PM 3h43 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 4:28 PM Truro station (TRU) $98 1 One-way 1 transfer - G01131+W34782
8:45 AM 3h44 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 12:29 PM Truro station (TRU) $98 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX104 · NX504
1:00 PM 5h30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 6:30 PM Truro, Bus Station $52 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Truro:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Truro costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Truro take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Truro as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Truro station (TRU).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Truro, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Truro by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Truro by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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