The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Falmouth
Cheapest price
£217
Average price
£239
Fastest journey
4 h 41 m
Average duration
5 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Falmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Falmouth will cost around £239 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £217.
To travel from Cheltenham to Falmouth you need to make at least 2 changes.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cheltenham to Falmouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Falmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 285 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£82 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 43m Average total duration 11h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cheltenham to Falmouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Falmouth trains for tomorrow, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:14 Cheltenham | 5h21 | 11:35 Falmouth | 3 changes | |
![]() | 07:58 Cheltenham | 5h07 | 13:05 Falmouth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:52 Cheltenham | 5h13 | 14:05 Falmouth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:52 Cheltenham | 5h13 | 15:05 Falmouth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:52 Cheltenham | 5h13 | 16:05 Falmouth | 2 changes |
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Compare prices and tickets Cheltenham to Falmouth by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Falmouth
Trains from Cheltenham to Falmouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:14, the last at 17:52. The fastest train covers the 285 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 285 km |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 10m |
First train 06:14 |
Last train 17:52 |
Train companies: Cross Country, first_great_western from Cheltenham to Falmouth trainsCross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Cheltenham and Falmouth from £39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cheltenham to Falmouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Falmouth
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside 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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