How to travel from Falmouth to Plymouth

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Compare bus and train 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 $13. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $8.

Distance: 43 miles (70 km)

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Driving

$15

Average price

Cheapest

$17

Average price

$29

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 4m

Average total duration

2h 34m

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2h 6m

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Fastest

1h 36m

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1h 52m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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National Express

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Great Western Railway

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Falmouth to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Falmouth to Plymouth costing on average $17 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Falmouth to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 1h 36m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Falmouth and Plymouth including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Falmouth to Plymouth among Omio's users.

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from Falmouth to Plymouth

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

Our recommendation

bus

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 ExpressNX504
    9:20 AM2h25
    Falmouth, Berkeley Vale
    11:45 AMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX504
    9:20 AM2h25
    Falmouth, Berkeley Vale
    11:45 AMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayP33514 · P22604
    9:18 AM1h51
    Falmouth Town (FMT)
    11:09 AMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $151One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayP33507 · P29721
    8:18 AM1h53
    Falmouth Town (FMT)
    10:11 AMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $151One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayP33522 · P22605
    10:18 AM1h54
    Falmouth Town (FMT)
    12:12 PMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayP33518 · P23138
    9:48 AM1h58
    Falmouth Town (FMT)
    11:46 AMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX404
    8:50 PM2h10
    Falmouth, Berkeley Vale
    11:00 PMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX504
    5:40 AM3h10
    Falmouth, Berkeley Vale
    8:50 AMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $141One-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 bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Falmouth to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Falmouth to Plymouth costing on average $17 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Falmouth to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 1h 36m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 34m.

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 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Falmouth and Plymouth as scheduled services by bus and train 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 Railway, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Plymouth by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Falmouth to Plymouth:
  • 3 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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