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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.
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Truro to Falmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Truro to Falmouth will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Truro for Falmouth on Thu, Aug 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 12 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 20 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Truro to Falmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 7 miles (12 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€7 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest | €4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Truro to Falmouth:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Falmouth costing on average €7.
Other travel options to Falmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (20m by train vs 27m by car). Tickets start at around €7 compared to roughly €4 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.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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.
The table below shows live departures for Truro to Falmouth trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y80306 | On time 6:02 AM Truro station (TRU) | 0h20 | 6:22 AM Falmouth Town (FMT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80308 | On time 6:30 AM Truro station (TRU) | 0h20 | 6:50 AM Falmouth Town (FMT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80310 | 7:13 AM Truro station (TRU) | 0h20 | 7:33 AM Falmouth Town (FMT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80312 | 7:43 AM Truro station (TRU) | 0h20 | 8:03 AM Falmouth Town (FMT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80314 | 8:15 AM Truro station (TRU) | 0h20 | 8:35 AM Falmouth Town (FMT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80316 | 8:45 AM Truro station (TRU) | 0h20 | 9:05 AM Falmouth Town (FMT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80319 | 9:15 AM Truro station (TRU) | 0h20 | 9:35 AM Falmouth Town (FMT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80321 | 9:45 AM Truro station (TRU) | 0h20 | 10:05 AM Falmouth Town (FMT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80324 | 10:15 AM Truro station (TRU) | 0h20 | 10:35 AM Falmouth Town (FMT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80326 | 10:45 AM Truro station (TRU) | 0h20 | 11:05 AM Falmouth Town (FMT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Truro to Falmouth run on average 8 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 7 miles (12 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 7 miles (12 km) |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 3 days |
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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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Falmouth Town -> Falmouth Moor
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Truro 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 Truro to Falmouth trains use the Truro to Falmouth Town station pair, with some services arriving at Penmere. Use this guide to compare Truro and Falmouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Truro has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Truro.
Wi-Fi is available at Truro.
Ticket office support is available at Truro.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Truro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Truro: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Truro: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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