The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Truro
Cheapest price
£291
Average price
£317
Fastest journey
5 h 27 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
385 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Truro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Truro will cost around £317 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £291.
Of the 5 trains that leave Derby 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 385 km distance in an average of 5 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 55 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, coach and flight for Derby to Truro
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Truro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, and a flight costs an average of £236.
Distance: 385 km
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£66 Average Price | £236 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 13m Average total duration 11h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Truro train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Truro trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:10 Derby | 6h18 | 12:28 Truro | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:28 Derby | 6h04 | 13:32 Truro | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:28 Derby | 5h51 | 14:19 Truro | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:31 Derby | 6h01 | 15:32 Truro | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:31 Derby | 5h44 | 16:15 Truro | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Truro
Trains from Derby to Truro run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 385 km distance in 6h 57m.
Distance 385 km |
Average train duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 57m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 21:40 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Derby to Truro trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Truro from £48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Truro train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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 Derby and Truro
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- 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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