There are 7 ways to get from Bristol to Truro by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Trurotrain Birmingham New Street - Penzance / ...
3h 17m£80–160Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bristol to Truro158.3 mi
3h 24m£15–25Bus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus Uk049
4h 50m£20–35Train via Plymouth
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Plymouth to Trurotrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
3h 40m£81–152Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
4h 5m£79–154Bus, train
- Take the bus from Anchor Road to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
- Take the train from Plymouth to Trurotrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
5h 27m£30–53Drive 157.4 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Trurocar 157.4 mi
3h 4m£39–56
Bristol to Truro by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Truro is to rideshare which costs £15 - £25 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Truro is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bristol Bus Station station and arriving at Truro. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Truro. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Bristol and Truro is 181 miles. The road distance is 158.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Truro without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £80 - £160.
The train from Bristol Temple Meads to Truro takes 3h 17m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Bristol to Truro bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Truro train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Truro is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Truro, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Truro twice daily. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Truro once daily. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £80–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Anchor Road to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bristol to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Truro bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Truro station.
Bristol to Truro train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Truro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Truro is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Bristol to Truro.
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Book your Bristol to Truro bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3390+ hotels available in Truro.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bristol and Truro. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.