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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Falmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a flight costs an average of £336.
Distance: 285 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£51 Average Price | £336 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Cheltenham to Falmouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Falmouth:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Falmouth costing on average £51.
A coach is £309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cheltenham to Falmouth costing on average £336.
Other travel options to Falmouth take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 15m.
Coach takes on average 6h 33m.
Tickets start at around £51 compared to roughly £55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 4h 27m versus 3h 49m 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.
How to get to Falmouth from Cheltenham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Falmouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Falmouth are Truro, Newquay, St Ives and Penzance. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Falmouth on Omio.
Truro is Cornwall’s cathedral city, known for its Gothic Revival skyline and compact centre of shops and historic streets. As the county town, it has a practical local feel while staying close to rivers, countryside and the Cornish coast.
Newquay is a Cornish seaside town known for its surfing beaches, Atlantic cliffs and lively holiday feel. It combines sandy bays and coastal walks with a compact centre that suits families and outdoor-minded travellers.
St Ives is a Cornish seaside town known for its beaches, harbour and long artistic tradition. Narrow lanes, galleries and a working waterfront give it a creative but grounded feel.
Penzance is a Cornish harbour town known for its promenade, mild climate and views across Mount's Bay. Its fishing heritage, art spaces and Georgian streets give it a relaxed coastal character.
Travel to Falmouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cheltenham to Falmouth.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Falmouth:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Falmouth costing on average £51.
A coach is £309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cheltenham to Falmouth costing on average £336.
Other travel options to Falmouth take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 15m.
Coach takes on average 6h 33m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Falmouth as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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