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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Truro
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Truro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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€24 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Exeter to Truro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Truro:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Truro costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Truro take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Truro as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Truro station (TRU).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Truro, Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Truro by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Truro by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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