How to travel from London to Falmouth

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Falmouth

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Falmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. 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 $46, while a flight costs an average of $409.

Distance: 234 miles (378 km)

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Driving

$409

Average price

$147

Average price

$46

Average price

Cheapest

$115

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 5m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 17m

Average total duration

4h 47m

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30m

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9h 22m

Average total duration

8h 52m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 29m

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1.1 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

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Loganair

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Great Western Railway

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National Express

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The cheapest way to travel from London to Falmouth is a bus with an average price of $46.

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

A bus is $101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Falmouth costing on average $147.

A bus is $363 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Falmouth costing on average $409.

The fastest way to travel from London to Falmouth is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Falmouth take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 17m.

Bus takes on average 9h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Falmouth including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from London to Falmouth among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 24m sooner (2h 5m by flight vs 5h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $409 compared to roughly $115 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from London to Falmouth

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

Our recommendation

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

  • National ExpressNX504
    8:30 AM9h10
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:40 PMFalmouth, Berkeley Vale
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX504
    8:30 AM9h10
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:40 PMFalmouth, Berkeley Vale
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Ryanair UKRK 9228
    10:55 AM1h10
    London Stansted Airport
    12:05 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayG14977 · Y80329
    6:00 AM5h35
    London Paddington (PAD)
    11:35 AMFalmouth Town (FMT)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayG14982 · Y80356
    12:05 PM5h05
    London Paddington (PAD)
    5:10 PMFalmouth Town (FMT)
    $1281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayW34797 · G15171 · Y80351
    11:03 AM5h02
    London Paddington (PAD)
    4:05 PMFalmouth Town (FMT)
    $1301One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX504
    1:30 PM9h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:45 PMFalmouth, Berkeley Vale
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX032 · NX504
    12:20 PM10h25
    London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    10:45 PMFalmouth, Berkeley Vale
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX504
    10:30 AM8h35
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    7:05 PMFalmouth, Berkeley Vale
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1358+LoganairBA7825
    6:45 AM7h10
    London Heathrow Airport
    1:55 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport
    $3131One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London to Falmouth

Travel to Falmouth 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 London to Falmouth.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Falmouth including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Falmouth is a bus with an average price of $46.

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

A bus is $101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Falmouth costing on average $147.

A bus is $363 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Falmouth costing on average $409.

The fastest way to travel from London to Falmouth is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Falmouth take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 17m.

Bus takes on average 9h 22m.

The distance from London to Falmouth is approximately 234 miles (378 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Falmouth is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Falmouth as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Falmouth:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Falmouth Town (FMT).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Falmouth, Berkeley Vale.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Falmouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eastern Airways, Loganair, British Airways, easyJet to go to Falmouth by flight.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Falmouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Falmouth by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Falmouth with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eastern Airways, easyJet.
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Falmouth often also extend their vacation to go to Newquay, Penzance, Bristol, Truro, St Ives. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Falmouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Falmouth to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A 2 to 3-day visit to Falmouth is ideal to explore its charming harbor, enjoy local seafood, and visit nearby attractions such as Pendennis Castle and the National Maritime Museum Cornwall.
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