The cheapest and fastest trains from Truro station (TRU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
£177
Average price
£178
Fastest journey
5 h 56 m
Average duration
6 h 22 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Truro station (TRU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Truro station (TRU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £178 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £177.
Of the 2 trains that leave Truro station (TRU) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 359 km distance in an average of 6 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 48 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 Truro station (TRU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Truro station (TRU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. 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 £42, and a flight costs an average of £30.
Distance: 359 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£116 Average Price | £191 Average Price | £61 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 37m Average total duration 10h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Truro station (TRU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Truro station (TRU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:57 Truro station (TRU) | 6h48 | 15:45 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:51 Truro station (TRU) | 5h56 | 15:47 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Truro station (TRU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Trains from Truro station (TRU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £86 but you can travel from only £30 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:36, the last at 21:29. The fastest train covers the 359 km distance in 5h 38m.
Distance 359 km |
Average train duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £86 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 38m |
First train 04:36 |
Last train 21:29 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Truro station (TRU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Truro station (TRU) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Truro station (TRU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Truro station (TRU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Truro station (TRU) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)
- 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
