How to travel from Plymouth to Falmouth

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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Falmouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Falmouth 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 34m. 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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$16

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$13

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2h 4m

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1h 34m

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3h 10m

Average total duration

2h 40m

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from Plymouth to Falmouth

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

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

National Express
04:45PM2h20
Plymouth
07:05PMFalmouth
$131One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
04:45PM2h20
Plymouth
07:05PMFalmouth
$131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:45PM2h20
Plymouth
07:05PMFalmouth
$131One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
08:00PM2h45
Plymouth
10:45PMFalmouth
$131One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Falmouth.

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

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

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

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

Other travel options to Falmouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 10m.

The distance from Plymouth to Falmouth is approximately 43 miles (70 km).
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Falmouth is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

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