How to travel from Truro to Plymouth

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Compare train and bus for Truro to Plymouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Truro to Plymouth 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 16m. 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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Bus

$15

Average price

$10

Average price

Cheapest

1h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 21m

Average total duration

1h 51m

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Rail

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.

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from Truro to Plymouth

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX504
09:50AM1h55
Truro, Bus Station
11:45AMPlymouth, Coach Station
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:10AM1h40
Truro, Bus Station
07:50AMPlymouth, Coach Station
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryK47684
06:54PM1h10
Truro station (TRU)
08:04PMPlymouth station (PLY)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailV58963
10:56AM1h13
Truro station (TRU)
12:09PMPlymouth station (PLY)
$201One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailV58964
09:55AM1h14
Truro station (TRU)
11:09AMPlymouth station (PLY)
$201One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailL23465
10:30AM1h15
Truro station (TRU)
11:45AMPlymouth station (PLY)
$201One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX504
06:25AM2h25
Truro, Bus Station
08:50AMPlymouth, Coach Station
$141One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX404
09:20PM1h40
Truro, Bus Station
11:00PMPlymouth, Coach Station
$151One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX106
11:20PM1h55
Truro, Bus Station
01:15AMPlymouth, Coach Station
$131One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Truro to Plymouth

Travel to Plymouth 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 Plymouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Truro and Plymouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Truro to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A bus is $1 (€0.98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Plymouth costing on average $8 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Truro to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 40m.

The distance from Truro to Plymouth is approximately 41 miles (66 km).
The average frequency per day from Truro to Plymouth is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Truro and Plymouth 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 Plymouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Truro station (TRU) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
  • Buses mostly depart from Truro, Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Truro to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Plymouth by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Truro to Plymouth with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from Truro to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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