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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Truro
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Truro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. 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 $11, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$20 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Plymouth to Truro
Compare the available ways to get from Plymouth to Truro, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Truro:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Truro costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Truro take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
The journey is about 5m faster (1h 16m by train vs 1h 21m by car) and roughly $1 (€1) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 (€17) vs $20 (€17)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Plymouth to Truro
How to get from Plymouth to Truro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Truro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:35 PM 1h40 Plymouth 12:15 AM Truro $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:35 PM 1h40 Plymouth 12:15 AM Truro $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:35 PM 1h40 Plymouth 12:15 AM Truro $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

9:35 PM 1h40 Plymouth 11:15 PM Truro $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Truro:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Truro costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Truro take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Truro as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Truro station (TRU).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station 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.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
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