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South Croydon to Truro by train

First train

09:30

Last train

13:51

Departure station

South Croydon

Arrival station

Truro

Journey time

From 5h 34m

Distance

230 miles (370 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern

Travelling from South Croydon to Truro by train

Looking to travel from South Croydon to Truro by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 5 hours 57 minutes to travel from South Croydon to Truro by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 34 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 230 miles (370 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Truro, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink or Southern to get to Truro. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from South Croydon to Truro in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from South Croydon to Truro? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between South Croydon and Truro by train?

The fastest journey time by train from South Croydon to Truro is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Is there a direct train from South Croydon to Truro?

No, there are no direct train services from South Croydon to Truro. Travelling from South Croydon to Truro by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from South Croydon to Truro leave?

The first train from South Croydon to Truro leaves at 09:30. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from South Croydon to Truro leave?

The last train from South Croydon to Truro leaves at 13:51. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between South Croydon and Truro by train?

Trains travelling from South Croydon to Truro cover a distance of around 230 miles (370 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from South Croydon to Truro

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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