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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 an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Exeter to Truro
Compare the available ways to get from Exeter to Truro, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Truro:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Truro costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Truro take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$13. The journey takes 2h 28m versus 1h 35m 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 Exeter to Truro
How to get from Exeter to Truro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Truro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:30 PM 2h45 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court 12:15 AM Truro, Bus Station $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:30 PM 2h45 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court 12:15 AM Truro, Bus Station $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W298682:50 PM 2h11 Exeter St Davids (EXD) 5:01 PM Truro station (TRU) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W34771
4:37 AM 2h29 Exeter St Davids (EXD) 7:06 AM Truro station (TRU) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - G66472
7:43 AM 2h14 Exeter St Davids (EXD) 9:57 AM Truro station (TRU) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - W34797 · G15171
1:15 PM 2h17 Exeter St Davids (EXD) 3:32 PM Truro station (TRU) $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Truro:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Truro costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Truro take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 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, Green Lane.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Truro by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Truro by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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