The cheapest and fastest trains from Falmouth to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£116
Fastest journey
5 h 18 m
Average duration
5 h 19 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Falmouth to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Falmouth to Cardiff will cost around £116 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
Of the 2 trains that leave Falmouth for Cardiff 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 5 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 19 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 Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Falmouth to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £93.
Distance: 198 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£124 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Falmouth to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Falmouth to Cardiff trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P09832 · P08213+ C23668+ P09870 | On time 08:18 Falmouth Town (FMT) | 5h04 | 13:22 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
P09833 · P08941+ C23671+ P08245 | On time 08:48 Falmouth Town (FMT) | 5h48 | 14:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
P09836 · P09651+ C23675+ P08247 | On time 09:48 Falmouth Town (FMT) | 5h46 | 15:34 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
P09839 · V57725+ C23678+ P08249 | On time 10:48 Falmouth Town (FMT) | 5h48 | 16:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
P09842 · P09653+ C23680+ P08251 | On time 11:48 Falmouth Town (FMT) | 5h48 | 17:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
P09844 · P08945+ C23190+ P08253 | On time 12:48 Falmouth Town (FMT) | 5h49 | 18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
P09847 · P09657+ C23196+ P08255 | On time 13:48 Falmouth Town (FMT) | 5h48 | 19:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
P09849 · P09658+ C23201+ P08257 | On time 14:48 Falmouth Town (FMT) | 5h50 | 20:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
P09851 · P09660 · P08429 · P08258 | On time 15:48 Falmouth Town (FMT) | 5h13 | 21:01 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
P09852 · P08230+ C23469+ P08259 | On time 16:23 Falmouth Town (FMT) | 5h15 | 21:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
P09855 · P08199 · P09880 | On time 17:53 Falmouth Town (FMT) | 5h38 | 23:31 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Falmouth to Cardiff
Trains from Falmouth to Cardiff run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £93 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 5h 18m.
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £93 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 05:04 |
Last train 22:30 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Falmouth to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Falmouth and Cardiff from £32. 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 Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Falmouth to Cardiff 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 Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Falmouth and Cardiff
- 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.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- 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
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- 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
- 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)
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