The average train between Falmouth and Bournemouth takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Falmouth to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Falmouth and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falmouth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Truro and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Falmouth to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Falmouth to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Falmouth station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Falmouth to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
Falmouth to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Falmouth to Bournemouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Falmouth and Bournemouth is 234.6 km. The road distance is 526 km.
You can take a train from Penmere to Bournemouth via Truro and Reading in around 7h 33m.