How to travel from Falmouth to Plymouth

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Compare train and bus for Falmouth to Plymouth

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Falmouth to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €7.

Distance: 43 miles (70 km)

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€12

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€13

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3h 4m

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2h 34m

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2h 6m

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1h 36m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Falmouth to Plymouth

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

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

National Express
11:05AM3h00
Falmouth
02:05PMPlymouth
$131One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
11:05AM3h00
Falmouth
02:05PMPlymouth
$131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
07:50PM2h10
Falmouth
10:00PMPlymouth
$161One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
04:40AM3h10
Falmouth
07:50AMPlymouth
$131One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Falmouth to Plymouth

Travel to Plymouth 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 Plymouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Falmouth and Plymouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Falmouth to Plymouth is a train with an average price of $8 (€7).

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

A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Falmouth to Plymouth costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Falmouth to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 0m.

The distance from Falmouth to Plymouth is approximately 43 miles (70 km).
The average frequency per day from Falmouth to Plymouth is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Falmouth and Plymouth 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 Plymouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Falmouth Town (FMT) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
  • Buses mostly depart from Falmouth, Berkeley Vale and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Falmouth to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Plymouth by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Falmouth to Plymouth:
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Falmouth to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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