- Must visit
King Edward Mine Museum
Cornish mining heritage site with underground tours and surface exhibits explaining tin mining, geology and local industrial life.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Falmouth to Camborne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 17 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£9 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Falmouth to Camborne:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Falmouth to Camborne costing on average £9.
Other travel options to Camborne take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 26m.
Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-4.93. The journey takes 41m versus 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Falmouth to Camborne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 57m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 5:32 |
Last train 23:25 |
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Discover the best of Camborne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Camborne trip today.
Cornish mining heritage site with underground tours and surface exhibits explaining tin mining, geology and local industrial life.
Local art gallery in nearby St Ives with modern and historic works, useful for visitors basing themselves in Camborne.
Volunteer-run mining museum with changing displays on local industry, engineering and everyday life in Camborne and district.
Hilltop park and walking area with open views, mining landmarks and a good sense of Camborne’s landscape and heritage.
Woodland and lake park with level paths, birdlife and family-friendly walks on the edge of Camborne.
Main shopping street and civic spine of the town, useful for exploring historic buildings, markets and everyday Camborne life.
A Cornish pastry with beef, potato, swede and onion in a crimped crust. Deeply tied to Cornwall’s mining history and still a defining local staple.
A rich saffron yeast bun or loaf from Cornwall, often served sliced with butter. Its distinctive colour and flavour reflect old regional baking traditions.
A soft enriched fruit bread flavoured with spices and dried fruit. Traditionally toasted and buttered, it is one of Cornwall’s best-known tea-time treats.
Popular traditional pub in Camborne serving hearty British meals and local favourites in a relaxed, historic setting.
Established pub and restaurant near Camborne, known for classic British dishes, Sunday roasts and a welcoming countryside atmosphere.
Well-known local Indian restaurant with a broad menu, friendly service and a comfortable dining room suited to casual evenings out.
Camborne is generally cheaper than larger UK tourist cities, with modest dining costs and limited public transport spend, though accommodation can rise in peak Cornwall holiday periods.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis, and spare change is fine in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Falmouth to Camborne 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 Camborne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Falmouth to Camborne trains use the Falmouth Town to Camborne station pair. Use this guide to compare Falmouth and Camborne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Falmouth Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Falmouth Town.
Wi-Fi is available at Falmouth Town.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Falmouth Town: Parking.
Available at Falmouth Town: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Falmouth Town: 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.
Camborne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Camborne.
Wi-Fi is available at Camborne.
Ticket office support is available at Camborne.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Camborne: Parking, WC.
Available at Camborne: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Camborne: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, step free access between platforms is via a level crossing. 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 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.
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