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Compare bus and train for Truro to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Truro to Exeter 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 54m. 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 $41.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Truro to Exeter, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Truro to Exeter:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Exeter costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8. The journey takes 2h 24m versus 1h 36m 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.
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How to get from Truro to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Truro to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:10 AM 2h55 Truro 9:05 AM Exeter $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:10 AM 2h55 Truro 9:05 AM Exeter $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:10 AM 2h55 Truro 9:05 AM Exeter $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Truro to Exeter:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Exeter costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Truro and Exeter as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Truro station (TRU) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Truro, Green Lane and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Exeter by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
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