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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 prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$13 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Truro:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Truro costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Truro take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
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.
FlixBus10:35 PM1h40Plymouth, Coach Station12:15 AMTruro, Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:35 PM1h40Plymouth, Coach Station12:15 AMTruro, Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G664728:47 AM1h10Plymouth station (PLY)9:57 AMTruro station (TRU)$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y415687:42 AM1h15Plymouth station (PLY)8:57 AMTruro station (TRU)$211One-way0 transfers
G1516610:42 AM1h17Plymouth station (PLY)11:59 AMTruro station (TRU)$211One-way0 transfers
Y4158210:14 AM1h17Plymouth station (PLY)11:31 AMTruro station (TRU)$211One-way0 transfers
NX5044:45 PM1h45Plymouth, Coach Station6:30 PMTruro$111One-way0 transfers
NX5048:00 PM2h10Plymouth, Coach Station10:10 PMTruro$111One-way0 transfers
NX5042:30 PM2h30Plymouth, Coach Station5:00 PMTruro$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Truro:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Truro costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Truro take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 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, Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Truro by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Truro by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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