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National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Major maritime museum with interactive galleries, historic boats, and exhibitions on Cornwall's seafaring heritage beside the harbor.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Falmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Falmouth will cost around L 70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only L 40.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 3 trains from Plymouth to Falmouth, including 3 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 51 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.

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Trains from Plymouth to Falmouth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at L 39 but you can travel from only L 32 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 43 miles (70 km) distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 43 miles (70 km) |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price L 39 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 5:15 AM |
Last train 9:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Plymouth to Falmouth.
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Falmouth trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:40 PM Plymouth | 1h40 | 2:20 PM Falmouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Plymouth | 1h40 | 3:20 PM Falmouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major maritime museum with interactive galleries, historic boats, and exhibitions on Cornwall's seafaring heritage beside the harbor.
University art gallery showing contemporary exhibitions by emerging and established artists, with a strong focus on Cornish creative practice.
Independent gallery known for changing exhibitions of leading Cornish and British artists in a central Falmouth setting.
Long sandy beach and promenade popular for swimming, views, and classic seaside walks close to central Falmouth.
Headland walking area linking beaches, fortifications, and viewpoints, with some of the town's best sea panoramas.
Historic high street lined with shops and Georgian-fronted buildings, ideal for exploring Falmouth's character and harbor connections.
A rich Cornish fish stew of local catch, often with shellfish. It reflects Cornwall's fishing heritage and is a staple on coastal menus.
Cornwall's iconic baked pastry filled with beef, potato, swede and onion. Traditionally a hearty miner's lunch and still widely loved locally.
Split bread roll spread with butter and filled with chips. A simple Cornish comfort food commonly eaten from local bakeries and takeaways.
Established fine dining restaurant known for seafood-focused tasting menus and elegant cooking with Cornish ingredients.
Well-known harbourside seafood restaurant and fishmonger serving very fresh local catch in a relaxed waterside setting.
Refined restaurant at The Greenbank Hotel with polished service, river views and modern dishes built around Cornish produce.
Moderate for the UK coast. Hotels rise in summer, but casual dining and local buses stay fairly manageable for most visitors.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafes: round up or leave small change. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to Falmouth 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 Falmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Plymouth to Falmouth trains use the Plymouth to Falmouth Town station pair, with some services arriving at Falmouth Docks. Use this guide to compare Plymouth and Falmouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Plymouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Plymouth.
Wi-Fi is available at Plymouth. ATMs are available at Plymouth.
Ticket office support is available at Plymouth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Plymouth: Parking, WC.
Available at Plymouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Plymouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Dockyard is 2 km from Plymouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Dockyard has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Dockyard.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dockyard: Parking.
Available at Dockyard: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dockyard: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Devonport is 2 km from Plymouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Devonport has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Devonport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Devonport: Parking.
Available at Devonport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Devonport: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Falmouth Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Falmouth Town.
Wi-Fi is available at Falmouth Town.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Falmouth Town: Parking.
Available at Falmouth Town: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Falmouth Town: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step free Category B2 station - “Some step-free access to all platforms.” This station has step free access to the platform although access to the platform is via a long steep ramp. Due to narrow platforms, wheelchair users cannot alight or board the train from this station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Falmouth Docks is 1 km from Falmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Falmouth Docks has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Falmouth Docks.
Wi-Fi is available at Falmouth Docks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Falmouth Docks: Parking.
Available at Falmouth Docks: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Falmouth Docks: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Penmere has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Penmere.
Wi-Fi is available at Penmere.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Penmere: Parking.
Available at Penmere: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penmere: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 station. This station has step free access to the platform. This is via a ramp from the car park. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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