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Compare train and bus for Falmouth to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Falmouth to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. 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 €12, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Falmouth to Plymouth
Compare the available ways to get from Falmouth to Plymouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Falmouth to Plymouth:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Falmouth to Plymouth costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
The journey is about 11m faster (1h 41m by train vs 1h 52m by car) and roughly €8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€17 vs €24). 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.
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How to get from Falmouth to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Falmouth to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:40 AM 3h10 Falmouth 8:50 AM Plymouth €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:40 AM 3h10 Falmouth 8:50 AM Plymouth €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:50 PM 2h10 Falmouth 10:00 PM Plymouth €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Falmouth to Plymouth:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Falmouth to Plymouth costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Plymouth by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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