How to travel from Truro to Exeter

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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 $14.

Distance: 73 miles (119 km)

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Driving

$28

Average price

$13

Average price

Cheapest

$33

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 27m

Average total duration

2h 57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 36m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Truro to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $13 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Truro to Exeter:

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Exeter costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Truro to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Truro and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Truro to Exeter among Omio's users.

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from Truro to Exeter

How to get from Truro to Exeter by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Truro to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    6:25 AM2h55
    Truro
    9:20 AMExeter
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    6:25 AM2h55
    Truro
    9:20 AMExeter
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    6:25 AM2h55
    Truro
    9:20 AMExeter
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Truro to Exeter

Travel to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Truro to Exeter.

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There are 2 options to travel between Truro and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Truro to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $13 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Truro to Exeter:

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Exeter costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Truro to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 57m.

The distance from Truro to Exeter is approximately 73 miles (119 km).
The average frequency per day from Truro to Exeter is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Truro and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Truro to Exeter:
  • Buses mostly depart from Truro, Bus Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
  • Trains mostly depart from Truro station (TRU) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Truro to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Exeter by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Truro to Exeter with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western.
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Truro to Exeter often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester, Bristol Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Exeter and these popular destinations at a great price.

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