The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnstaple to Falmouth
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
4 h 44 m
Average duration
4 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnstaple to Falmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnstaple to Falmouth will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barnstaple for Falmouth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnstaple to Falmouth
Trains from Barnstaple to Falmouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £135 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:16, the last at 18:23. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £135 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 07:16 |
Last train 18:23 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Barnstaple to Falmouth trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Barnstaple and Falmouth from £135. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barnstaple to Falmouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnstaple to Falmouth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Falmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barnstaple and Falmouth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 17:50 Saturday 06:15 - 17:50 Sunday 09:20 - 16:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Station Masters Cafe
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - step free access available to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B2 station - “Some step-free access to all platforms.” This station has step free access to the platform although access to the platform is via a long steep ramp. Due to narrow platforms, wheelchair users cannot alight or board the train from this station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the main road at the side of the station by the bridge where the bus stop is
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