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Compare train and bus for Falmouth to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Falmouth to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Falmouth to Bristol:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Falmouth to Bristol costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13. The journey takes 3h 53m versus 3h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Falmouth to Bristol
How to get from Falmouth to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Falmouth to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX504 · NX1049:20 AM6h30Falmouth, Berkeley Vale3:50 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$461One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX504 · NX1049:20 AM6h30Falmouth, Berkeley Vale3:50 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C48067 · W34573+G010769:18 AM4h06Falmouth Town (FMT)1:24 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$971One-way2 transfers
Other options
- C48063 · W34567 · C427038:18 AM4h57Falmouth Town (FMT)1:15 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$961One-way2 transfers
- C48067 · W34573 · C427059:18 AM4h58Falmouth Town (FMT)2:16 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$961One-way2 transfers
- C48072 · W34575 · C4270710:18 AM4h59Falmouth Town (FMT)3:17 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$961One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Falmouth to Bristol:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Falmouth to Bristol costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Falmouth and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Falmouth Town (FMT) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Falmouth, Berkeley Vale and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express, Go Cornwall Bus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.
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