The Dale Trust Travel Guide to Truro.

The Dale Trust Guide to Travelling to Truro.

There is a lot of information available about travelling to away grounds; this guide is intended to be used in conjunction with that information. It’s not definitive, but it may be helpful, Traveller.

Truro City is, according to the AA route planner, 5 hours 44 minutes away (non-stop), which is 348.6 miles. That is probably the longest journey most will have ever made, if you actually make it that is. In reality, with pit stops for breaks and without road works, it will be 7 hours!

We understand that various arrangements will be made, including weekend stopovers, overnight trips, and all involving cars, trains, and even planes.

We appreciate that there is no Trust coach for this Trip, but for those who want to travel on Friday, National Coaches can accommodate, and at a reasonable price. However, please note the actual travel time it takes and whether it is a return ticket. 

We have broken this guide down into two parts: the main journey by car or train, including the station and airport details for those flying.

The second part is for when you are near the ground and in Truro itself.

The Journey.

By car. While most, if not all, will be using SATNAVS, there is some information that might help, especially if, or more accurately when, you hit traffic below Birmingham.

The route we planned is from the COA, so it will need some adaptation. We used the AA Routefinder; it updates regularly and tries to offer alternatives if needed.

The route we looked at is HERE; it provides a full breakdown of the route, directions, and points to aim for. It’s worth a glance and can be accessed on any device with internet. You can set it to avoid certain areas, known traffic issues, etc.

For those who prefer a printed version, it is included below.

We assume you all know how to get on the M62. SO READ ON, Continue onto M60

At junction 12, exit towards M62/M6/Liverpool, Continue onto M62

Take the M6 S/M6 N exit towards Birmingham/Chester/M56/Preston

Slight left M6 (S) S onto the slip road to Birmingham, Take the slip road onto M6

Keep right to continue on M6 Toll, (Take the exit towards M6

Continue onto M6 (signs for Birmingham S/M5 SW)

At junction 8, take the M5 exit to Birmingham(West)/Birmingham(South)/West Bromwich

Continue onto M5, At junction 31, take the A30 exit to Bodmin/Okehampton

Continue onto A30, Take the slip road to A390, At Chiverton Cross, take the 2nd exit onto A390

At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on A390

Arrive: Truro City Football Club, Sports Hub, Threemilestone, Truro, UK

Well done! Coming home is the reverse

By Train.

Again, depending on your weekend plans Trains can be used, there are several booking sites to use and we include them below, its worth remembering that the return train after the game, ie 7.30 pm onwards will be a very long journey indeed, timewise that is,  arriving well into next day, so using the Train will probably be for those that plan a over night (at least ) stop over.

Truro is on the main line between Penzance and London Paddington, with direct connections to Plymouth, Edinburgh and the Midlands. Along this mainline, you can catch one of only two sleeper services in the UK. The Night Riviera Sleeper will take you from Penzance to London Paddington (and in the return direction) six nights a week.

Here are the Train travel booking sites if you need.

There are many travel sites on the web, so it’s worth a good look around. We based our travel on departing Manchester Piccadilly Station.

How to get to the ground from Truro Station, (though we appreciate this may involve a diversion to a local hostelry in the Town itself! We help with that further down the pages.)

From the station

 

The ground is approximately 3.1 miles from the station, a four-minute drive by car (Taxi), although walking it will take a bit longer, approximately 10 minutes.

 

 

Buses and Walking from the Station

To get from Truro Rail Station to Truro City FC, you can follow these options:

Please check the latest schedules and routes for the most accurate travel information.

By Plane from Manchester. We think this is a first for us!

The nearest airport to Truro is Newquay Airport (NQY), about 12.5 miles away. From Manchester, it’s roughly an hour and a half flying time and is served by a regular shuttle. Newquay Airport is also accessible from many other European airports and major ones within the UK airlines.

Here are three ways to travel from Truro to Newquay Airport (NQY) and vice versa

The most economical way to travel from Truro to Newquay Airport (NQY) is by taking the line 94 bus, which costs £2 and takes about 57 minutes. More information on this is available HERE.

Your options are:

– Line 94 bus: approximately 57 minutes. Click HERE.

– Taxi: the fastest but not the cheapest option. Click HERE.

– Town Car: relatively affordable compared to a taxi. Click HERE.

Another alternative is to have friends in Cornwall; they can pick you up, and it will only cost a fiver in petrol. Click HERE

Pubs and Restaurants in Truro that may appeal.

The three pubs listed below have received recommendations from fans who know Truro and have visited; we have no further information.

Try Dowr. (That’s its name) It’s a Wetherspoons Pub

Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2LW

It’s a Wetherspoon, we guess Daleys will approve?

 

 

The City Inn,  Pydar Street TR1 3SP

We are told that it is a Pub with a secret garden and Accommodation! Has to be worth a shout, 

 

 

Mangoes Sports Bar. 58 Little Castle Street TR1 3DL Truro,

Mangos Sports Bar is a newly refurbished city centre sports bar and late-night venue, featuring live entertainment and a games room with 16 retro arcade games.

These are just three options, all serving food, but make sure to check their hours. Since many fans will be staying overnight for this fixture, we’ve included a guide below with ten other pubs and restaurants to consider. They are all close to the city and only a short taxi ride away from the ground.

Here is a further list of 12 more places you may want to try, click HERE