There are 5 ways to get from Truro to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Truro to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington
- Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 3m£61–155Train via Exeter
cheapest- Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
6h 48m£39–107Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B20
- Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bournemouth Stationbus B10
8h 45m£45–62Drive 166.8 mi
- Drive from Truro to Bournemouthcar 166.8 mi
3h 19m£41–59Train via Exeter #2
- Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
7h 21m£42–116
Truro to Bournemouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truro to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Truro to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Truro station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Truro to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Truro and arriving at Bournemouth via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Truro and Bournemouth is 319 miles. The road distance is 167.7 miles.
The best way to get from Truro to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £60 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Truro to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Truro to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Truro to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
The best way to get from Truro to Bournemouth is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Truro, England and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a train from Truro to Bournemouth via Reading in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 8h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Truro to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Truro to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–20
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £22–35
Train from Reading to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Truro to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Weymouth to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Truro to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.
Truro to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truro to Bournemouth is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Truro to Bournemouth.
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