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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Truro to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £111, while a flight costs an average of £406.
Distance: 644 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£223 Average Price | £111 Average Price Cheapest | £406 Average Price | £140 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 27m Average total duration 17h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Truro to Edinburgh:
A coach is £112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Edinburgh costing on average £223.
A coach is £295 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Truro to Edinburgh costing on average £406.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 44m.
Coach takes on average 18h 27m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (9h 14m by train vs 9h 42m by car). Tickets start at around £223 compared to roughly £140 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Edinburgh from Truro by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Truro to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Edinburgh are Glasgow, St Andrews, Stirling, Perth and Dundee. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Edinburgh on Omio.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, known for grand architecture, a strong music scene and a friendly, direct character. Its industrial past on the Clyde still shapes a city that now balances major museums, lively neighbourhoods and a clear cultural confidence.
St Andrews is a small coastal town in Fife known worldwide as the home of golf and for the University of St Andrews. Medieval streets, castle and cathedral ruins, and broad beaches give it a historic yet lively character.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
Dundee is a compact Scottish city on the River Tay, known for design, digital creativity and a maritime past. The waterfront and V&A Dundee give it a modern feel, while old streets and university life keep its character grounded.
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This is compared to other travel options from Truro to Edinburgh:
A coach is £112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Edinburgh costing on average £223.
A coach is £295 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Truro to Edinburgh costing on average £406.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 44m.
Coach takes on average 18h 27m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Truro and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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