How to get from Truro to Exeter by bus and train?

From Truro to Exeter by bus and train

To get from Truro to Exeter in South West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 50 bus from Old Police Station station to Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 4 bus from St Davids Station station to Sidwell Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The bus and train schedule from Truro may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Exeter on the Moovit app.

173min
Bus - 5050
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 44
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Old Police Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Truro
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Truro College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID corawgwp
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Truro
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    139 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station
    ID dvndmawd
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Cranbrook Court Royal
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sidwell Street
    ID dvngtjgt
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Truro to Exeter by bus and train via 50, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Truro to Exeter in South West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 50 bus from Old Police Station station to Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Exeter Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The bus and train schedule from Truro may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Exeter on the Moovit app.

171min
Bus - 5050
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Old Police Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Truro
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Truro College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID corawgwp
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Truro
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    139 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Exmouth
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter Central
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Truro to Exeter

The distance between Truro, South West and Exeter, South West is approximately 173.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Truro to Exeter by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Truro to Exeter

To check the bus and train schedule from Truro to Exeter using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Truro) and destination (Exeter), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Truro to Exeter by bus and train via 50, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Truro to Exeter in South West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 50 bus from Old Police Station station to Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Exeter Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The bus and train schedule from Truro may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Exeter on the Moovit app.

171min
Bus - 5050
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Old Police Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Truro
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Truro College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID corawgwp
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Truro
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    139 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Exmouth
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter Central
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 50, Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Truro to Exeter?

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line 50, Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Truro and Exeter in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Truro to Exeter in South West?

    The 50 bus line goes from Truro College station near Truro to Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Railway Station station near Exeter in South West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Truro to Exeter in South West by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Truro and Exeter in South West by bus and train is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Truro to get to Exeter in South West?

    Get on the 50 bus from the Truro College stop near Truro in South West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Truro and Exeter in South West?

    Get off the bus at the Railway Station stop, which is closest to Exeter in South West.

  • When is the last train from Truro to Exeter in South West?

    The last train from Truro to Exeter in South West is the Great Western Railway line. It leaves the Truro station at 22:29.

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