How to travel from Falmouth to Exeter

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Compare train and bus for Falmouth to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Falmouth to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 78 miles (126 km)

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€25

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3h 24m

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2h 54m

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4h 6m

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3h 36m

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from Falmouth to Exeter

How to get from Falmouth to Exeter by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Falmouth to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
11:05AM4h45
Falmouth
03:50PMExeter
$251One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
11:05AM4h45
Falmouth
03:50PMExeter
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
08:35AM3h50
Falmouth
12:25PMExeter
$281One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Falmouth to Exeter

Travel to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Falmouth to Exeter.

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There are 2 options to travel between Falmouth and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Falmouth to Exeter is a train with an average price of $17 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Falmouth to Exeter:

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Falmouth to Exeter costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Falmouth to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 2h 54m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

The distance from Falmouth to Exeter is approximately 78 miles (126 km).
The average frequency per day from Falmouth to Exeter is:
  • 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Falmouth to Exeter:
  • Trains mostly depart from Falmouth Town (FMT) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Falmouth, Berkeley Vale and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Falmouth to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Exeter by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Falmouth to Exeter:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Falmouth to Exeter often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester, Bristol Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Exeter and these popular destinations at a great price.

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