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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to Falmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £65, while a train costs an average of £141.
Distance: 227 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£141 Average Price | £65 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration Fastest 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 12m Average total duration 10h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Poole to Falmouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Falmouth:
A coach is £77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Falmouth costing on average £141.
Other travel options to Falmouth take longer:
Coach takes on average 11h 12m.
Tickets start at around £141 compared to roughly £46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£94. The journey takes 5h 58m versus 3h 44m 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 Poole by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Poole 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 Poole to Falmouth.
This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Falmouth:
A coach is £77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Falmouth costing on average £141.
Other travel options to Falmouth take longer:
Coach takes on average 11h 12m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Falmouth as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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