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Compare train, bus, and flight for Falmouth to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Falmouth to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$111 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Falmouth to London:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Falmouth to London costing on average $111.
A bus is $138 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Falmouth to London costing on average $165.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 9h 46m.
The journey is about 33m faster (5h 5m by train vs 5h 38m by car) and roughly $5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($111 vs $116). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Falmouth to London
How to get from Falmouth to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Falmouth to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX5049:20 AM8h30Falmouth, Berkeley Vale5:50 PMLondon, Earl's Court$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX5049:20 AM8h30Falmouth, Berkeley Vale5:50 PMLondon, Earl's Court$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RK 92276:05 PM1h15Newquay Cornwall Airport7:20 PMLondon Stansted Airport$1551One-way0 transfers
Other options
C48097 · C000573:29 PM4h54Falmouth Town (FMT)8:23 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1301One-way1 transfer
C48102 · C008074:29 PM4h55Falmouth Town (FMT)9:24 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1301One-way1 transfer
C48097 · C000573:29 PM4h55Falmouth Town (FMT)8:24 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1301One-way1 transfer
NX5049:20 AM9h00Falmouth, Berkeley Vale6:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$371One-way0 transfers
NX5045:55 AM9h10Falmouth, Berkeley Vale3:05 PMLondon, Earl's Court$371One-way0 transfers
NX5045:55 AM9h40Falmouth, Berkeley Vale3:35 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Falmouth to London:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Falmouth to London costing on average $111.
A bus is $138 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Falmouth to London costing on average $165.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 9h 46m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Falmouth and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Falmouth Town (FMT) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Falmouth, Berkeley Vale and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Go Cornwall Bus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- Travel with Eastern Airways to go to London by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 1 direct flights per day with Eastern Airways.
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