What is the cheapest way to get from Truro to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Truro to Exeter is to bus which costs £5 - £26 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Truro to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Truro to Exeter is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Truro and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Bampfylde Street. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Truro and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Truro and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Truro to Exeter?

The distance between Truro and Exeter is 105 miles. The road distance is 86.5 miles.

How do I travel from Truro to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Truro to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £18 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Truro to Exeter?

The train from Truro to Exeter St Davids takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Truro to Exeter bus from?

Truro to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Truro to Exeter train from?

Truro to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.

Train or bus from Truro to Exeter?

The best way to get from Truro to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £18 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Plymouth, which costs £8 - £29 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Truro to Exeter bus arrive?

Truro to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Truro to Exeter train arrive?

Truro to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Truro to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Truro to Exeter is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Truro to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Truro to Exeter?

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Truro to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Truro to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2h 15m
£18–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 404 / ...
3h 45m
£5–26
Bus via Plymouth
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 101 / ...
3h 13m
£9–29
Drive 86 mi
1. Drive from Truro to Exetercar 86 mi
1h 31m
£22–31

Truro to Exeter by train

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Distance: 104.5 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Truro, England and Exeter, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Truro to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £18–75 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Plymouth Coach Station in around 3h 13m.

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