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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Falmouth
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£139
Average price
£139
Fastest journey
5 h 28 m
Average duration
6 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
198 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Falmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Falmouth will cost around £139 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £139.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Cardiff for Falmouth every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 6 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 41 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.
07:375h28
Cardiff13:05Falmouth
£1391One-way
0 changes
04:546h41
Cardiff11:35Falmouth
£1401One-way
0 changes
07:375h28
Cardiff13:05Falmouth
£1391One-way
0 changes
04:546h41
Cardiff11:35Falmouth
£1401One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Falmouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Falmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £110.
Distance: 198 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£130 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff to Falmouth train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:27
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:21 Cardiff | 6h55 | 22:16 Falmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Falmouth
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Trains from Cardiff to Falmouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £110 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 5h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £110 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 28m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 18:26 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Cardiff to Falmouth trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Falmouth from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 49m
Cheapest Price
£140
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 7m
Cheapest Price
£207
first_great_western frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Cardiff to Falmouth train
FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Falmouth.
The train distance from Cardiff to Falmouth is 198 km.
The train journey from Cardiff to Falmouth covers a distance of 198 km and takes approximately 5h 28m. Trains run 6 per day.
To get from Cardiff to Falmouth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The first train from Cardiff to Falmouth leaves at 5:07.
Booking trains from Cardiff to Falmouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Cardiff to Falmouth departs at 18:26.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Falmouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £110, while the average price tends to be around £130.
Trains from Cardiff to Falmouth run approximately 6 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Falmouth is by coach, costing approximately £24.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Falmouth is Cardiff Central (CDF), and it arrives at Falmouth Town (FMT).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Falmouth.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Falmouth.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Falmouth.
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Falmouth.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Falmouth
Cardiff
Falmouth
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Queen Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Queen Street for your trip from Cardiff to Falmouth.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
- Travelodge
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cardiff Queen Street
- Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
The major train station for arrivals in Falmouth is Falmouth Town. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Falmouth Town for your journey to Falmouth from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Parking
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Falmouth Town
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the main road at the side of the station by the bridge where the bus stop is
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 station. This station has step free access to the platform. This is via a ramp from the car park. 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Penmere
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Penmere Hill. Taxis can get to the Station.
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