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Compare bus and train for Falmouth to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Falmouth to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, while a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Exeter:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Falmouth to Exeter costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
Tickets start at around €34 compared to roughly €29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-4.89. The journey takes 2h 49m versus 2h 2m 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 Exeter
How to get from Falmouth to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Falmouth to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:40 AM6h10Falmouth11:50 AMExeter€241One-way0 transfers
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- 5:40 AM6h10Falmouth11:50 AMExeter€241One-way0 transfers
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- 5:40 AM6h10Falmouth11:50 AMExeter€241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Falmouth to Exeter:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Falmouth to Exeter costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Falmouth and Exeter as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Falmouth, Berkeley Vale and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Trains mostly depart from Falmouth Town (FMT) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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