The cheapest and fastest trains from Falmouth to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£131
Average price
£131
Fastest journey
7 h 23 m
Average duration
7 h 23 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
235 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Falmouth to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Falmouth to Bournemouth will cost around £131 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £131.
Of the 1 trains that leave Falmouth for Bournemouth 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 235 km distance in an average of 7 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 23 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Falmouth to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Falmouth to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £61. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £61, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 235 km
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£125 Average Price | £75 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 16m Average total duration Fastest 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 45m Average total duration 11h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Falmouth to Bournemouth
Trains from Falmouth to Bournemouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 20:06. The fastest train covers the 235 km distance in 6h 58m.
Distance 235 km |
Average train duration 7h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 58m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 20:06 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Falmouth to Bournemouth trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Falmouth and Bournemouth from £60. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Falmouth to Bournemouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Falmouth to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Falmouth and Bournemouth
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Penmere Hill. Taxis can get to the Station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
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