Falmouth Town station
Avenue Road
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4AZ
Falmouth Town Station can be found on Avenue Road in Falmouth as shown on the map, and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Falmouth Town Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Located in the picturesque town of Falmouth in Cornwall, Falmouth Town Train Station is a quaint and essential hub for locals and tourists. Whether you're planning a trip to explore the coastal beauty of Cornwall or simply commuting, the station offers several convenient services to make your journey as smooth as possible.
While Falmouth Town Train Station may not boast an extensive array of amenities, it certainly covers the basics for a comfortable start to your journey. As there is no ticket office, travellers can instead make use of the available ticket machines to collect their pre-purchased tickets. These machines are accessible, which ensures ease of use for everyone.
If you need real-time travel updates, the station provides information via departure screens and announcements, ensuring you're always in the loop about your journey. CCTV is active at the station to enhance passenger security. While waiting rooms are absent, there is seating available for those needing a brief respite before starting their travels.
Accessibility at Falmouth Town is somewhat constrained, with some step-free access available via a long steep ramp. However, due to the design of the platforms, wheelchair users are unable to board trains. While the station doesn't offer waiting rooms, accessible toilets, or even refreshment facilities, it is equipped with public Wi-Fi. Simply connect to "GWR Free Station WiFi" to browse the internet while you wait.
Navigating onward from Falmouth Town Train Station is straightforward, with transport links that connect seamlessly to other modes of transport. For those times when the rail service is unavailable, a rail replacement service is conveniently located at the main road next to the station by the bridge. For bus travel, plans can be easily organized, ensuring you continue your journey without hassle. A printable guide is available here to assist with bus travel details.
Falmouth Town Train Station serves as a gateway to numerous exciting destinations. If you're feeling adventurous, why not take a train from Falmouth Town to Truro, a bustling city brimming with history and culture? Alternatively, head to Penryn for a taste of charming Cornish life or venture further afield to London Paddington for a slice of the capital’s vibrancy.
Other popular routes include travel to Plymouth, famed for its maritime heritage, or Penzance, the idyllic coastal town. Links to scenic St Ives, renowned for its lovely beaches and art scene, or the picturesque town of Bodmin Parkway are also easily accessible from Falmouth Town.
Falmouth Town Train Station is your starting point for countless journeys, whether you seek to experience the serenity of Cornwall or dive into the bustling excitement of UK urban life. Despite its modest offerings, the station ensures the essentials for a pleasant travel experience, allowing you to focus on the adventure ahead. Pack your bags, grab your tickets, and let your journey from Falmouth Town begin!
Ticket Office | |
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Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Falmouth Town, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from. |
Ticket machines | Yes |
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes |
Induction loop | Yes |
Smartcards | |
Smartcards issued at this station | No |
Smartcard validators | No |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point | ||||||
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Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||||||
Staff help available |
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Customer help points | Yes | ||||||
Customer services notes | Please see gwr.com for our current customer service contact information or alternatively contact our social media team on @gwrhelp. | ||||||
Luggage storage | No | ||||||
Lost property | None | ||||||
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |
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Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. 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. |
Ticket barriers and gates | No |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes |
Induction loop | Yes |
Ramp for train access | No |
Accessible Toilets | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Falmouth Town |
Seating area | Yes |
Wheelchairs available | No |
Getting to and from the station | |
Accessible taxis here | No |
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes Set- Down / Pick up Points are available at the station entrance |
Accessible spaces | None |
Accessible car park equipment | True None |
Staff Help | |
Staff help available | |
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
Helpline | We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here. |
Toilets | No |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Falmouth Town |
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Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Council Managed Car Park | |||||||
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Operator | Local Council | ||||||
Car Parking Availability |
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Spaces | 60 | ||||||
Accessible spaces | 0 | ||||||
Accessible car park equipment | Yes | ||||||
Car park CCTV | No | ||||||
Parking charges | Free car parking available |
Refreshment Facilities | No |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | No |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | No |
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Public Wi-Fi | Available Connect to "GWR Free Station WiFi" |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 10 |
Type of Storage | Stands, |
Sheltered | No |
CCTV | Yes |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
On the main road at the side of the station by the bridge where the bus stop is |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Falmouth Docks | Great Western Railway | 09:17 | 1 | On time |
from Truro | Great Western Railway | 09:35 | 1 | On time |
from Falmouth Docks | Great Western Railway | 09:47 | 1 | On time |
from Truro | Great Western Railway | 10:05 | 1 | On time |
from Falmouth Docks | Great Western Railway | 10:17 | 1 | On time |
from Truro | Great Western Railway | 10:35 | 1 | On time |
from Falmouth Docks | Great Western Railway | 10:47 | 1 | On time |
from Truro | Great Western Railway | 11:05 | 1 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Truro | Great Western Railway | 09:18 | 1 | On time |
to Falmouth Docks | Great Western Railway | 09:36 | 1 | On time |
to Truro | Great Western Railway | 09:48 | 1 | On time |
to Falmouth Docks | Great Western Railway | 10:06 | 1 | On time |
to Truro | Great Western Railway | 10:18 | 1 | On time |
to Falmouth Docks | Great Western Railway | 10:36 | 1 | On time |
to Truro | Great Western Railway | 10:48 | 1 | On time |
to Falmouth Docks | Great Western Railway | 11:06 | 1 | On time |