There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Truro by train, bus, or car
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Train via Exeter
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain
7h 44m£34–98Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 504
10h£47–91Drive 166.2 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Trurocar 166.2 mi
3h 17m£41–59Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Trurotrain London Paddington - Penzance
8h 37m£58–210
Bournemouth to Truro by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Truro is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Truro is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Truro station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Truro. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Truro via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Truro is 204 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Truro without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 7h 44m and costs £30 - £100.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Bournemouth to Truro, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Truro bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Truro train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Truro is to train via Exeter which takes 7h 44m and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Truro, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Truro via Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Bournemouth to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Truro bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to Truro train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Truro is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Bournemouth to Truro.
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