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Royal Cornwall Museum
City museum covering Cornwall’s history, archaeology and natural history, with family-friendly displays in a central Victorian building.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£7
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
24 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
24 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Falmouth to Truro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Falmouth to Truro will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 6 trains from Falmouth to Truro, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 12 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 25 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.
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C48062Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Falmouth to Truro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, while a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 12 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£7 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Falmouth to Truro:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Falmouth to Truro costing on average £7.
Other travel options to Truro take longer:
Coach takes on average 55m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (24m by train vs 26m by car). Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Falmouth to Truro trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:18 Falmouth | 0h25 | 8:43 Truro | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Falmouth to Truro run on average 7 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 12 km distance in 24m.
Distance 12 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 23:25 |
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Discover the best of Truro — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Truro trip today.
City museum covering Cornwall’s history, archaeology and natural history, with family-friendly displays in a central Victorian building.
Independent gallery showing contemporary Cornish art and craft in changing exhibitions, close to Truro Cathedral and city shops.
Contemporary arts venue with exhibitions by regional and national artists, plus talks and events in a converted chapel setting.
Main city square with shops, events and seating, framed by historic buildings and the cathedral approach.
Attractive Georgian street lined with grand townhouses, independent businesses and elegant architecture near the centre.
Riverside green space with lawns, memorials and paths, useful for a quiet break close to the city centre.
A hearty Cornish pastry with beef, potato, swede and onion in a crimped case. It is Cornwall’s signature portable meal and closely tied to local mining history.
A rich fish stew from Cornwall, usually with mixed local fish, shellfish, onions and potatoes. It showcases the county’s long fishing tradition.
A sweet saffron-enriched yeast bun from Cornwall, often baked with currants and served split with butter. It reflects the county’s old trade links.
Contemporary restaurant in Truro serving refined British cooking with local produce. Stylish but approachable atmosphere for lunch or dinner.
Popular waterside fish restaurant and shop known for fresh Cornish seafood, simple cooking and a relaxed modern setting near Truro.
Long-established Truro institution for traditional fish and chips, with restaurant seating and reliable portions in a casual setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining cost less than London, but summer stays and tourist areas raise prices. Local buses are reasonable, while fine dining and peak-season lodging cost more.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. In cafés, small change or no tip is normal.
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Truro Station -> Truro City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Falmouth to Truro 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 Truro, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Falmouth to Truro trains use the Falmouth Town to Truro station pair. Use this guide to compare Falmouth and Truro 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.
Penmere 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 Penmere.
Wi-Fi is available at Penmere.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Penmere: Parking.
Available at Penmere: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penmere: 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.
Falmouth Docks is 1 km from Falmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Falmouth Docks 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 Docks.
Wi-Fi is available at Falmouth Docks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Falmouth Docks: Parking.
Available at Falmouth Docks: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Falmouth Docks: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platform. 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: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Truro has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Truro.
Wi-Fi is available at Truro.
Ticket office support is available at Truro.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Truro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Truro: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Truro: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms 1 & 2 from the main road side buildings. Access to platform 3 via the footbridges and level crossing. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Yes, 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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