How to get to Falmouth from Poole

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Compare train and coach for Poole to Falmouth

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 £67 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £67, while a train costs an average of £141.

Distance: 227 km

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£141

Average Price

£67

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Cheapest

£47

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6h 14m

Average total duration

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5h 44m

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11h 9m

Average total duration

10h 39m

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3h 44m

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The cheapest way to travel from Poole to Falmouth is a coach with an average price of £67.

This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Falmouth:

A coach is £74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Falmouth costing on average £141.

The fastest way to travel from Poole to Falmouth is by train with an average journey time of 6h 14m.

Other travel options to Falmouth take longer:

Coach takes on average 11h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Poole and Falmouth including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £141 compared to roughly £47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-93.80. The journey takes 5h 44m 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.

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FAQs: Poole to Falmouth

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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Poole and Falmouth including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Poole to Falmouth is a coach with an average price of £67.

This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Falmouth:

A coach is £74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Falmouth costing on average £141.

The fastest way to travel from Poole to Falmouth is by train with an average journey time of 6h 14m.

Other travel options to Falmouth take longer:

Coach takes on average 11h 9m.

The Poole to Falmouth distance is approximately 227 km.
The average frequency per day from Poole to Falmouth is:
  • Around 7 coaches per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Poole to Falmouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Poole station (POO) and arrive in Falmouth Town (FMT).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Poole, Seldown Coach Park and arrive in Falmouth, Berkeley Vale.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Poole to Falmouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway to go to Falmouth by train.
Omio customers who travel from Poole to Falmouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Newquay, Bristol, Truro, Plymouth. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Falmouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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