The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Truro
Cheapest price
£177
Average price
£182
Fastest journey
6 h 47 m
Average duration
7 h 12 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
419 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Truro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Truro will cost around £182 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £177.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cambridge for Truro every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 419 km distance in an average of 7 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cambridge to Truro
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Truro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £84. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £84, and a flight costs an average of £199.
Distance: 419 km
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5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cambridge to Truro train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Truro trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:56 Cambridge | 7h37 | 12:33 Truro | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:14 Cambridge | 6h47 | 17:01 Truro | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Truro
Trains from Cambridge to Truro run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £91 but you can travel from only £84 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 419 km distance in 6h 26m.
Distance 419 km |
Average train duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £91 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 26m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 22:29 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country from Cambridge to Truro trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Cambridge and Truro from £84. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cambridge to Truro train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Truro by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Truro, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Truro
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 20:05 Saturday 06:40 - 19:05 Sunday 09:15 - 19:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms 1 & 2 from the main road side buildings. Access to platform 3 via the footbridges and level crossing. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2 & 3
- Waiting rooms location: P3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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