9th June, 2023

Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival – get there by train

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Hop on the train to Falmouth next weekend (16-18 June) for the annual Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival – the largest free nautical music and song festival in Europe!


What’s on

From Friday 16th – Sunday 18th June, explore everything Falmouth has to offer from its famous food and drink scene, the weekend’s arts and craft market and of course, rousing live music at venues across Falmouth.

Get there by train

Forget parking and take the train on the Maritime Line from Truro. Hop off at Falmouth Town station where the festivities are just a short walk away.

Adult Off-Peak Day Return fares:

  • Truro to Falmouth Town £5.70
  • Redruth to Falmouth Town £6.20
  • St Austell to Falmouth Town £8.30
  • Plymouth to Falmouth Town £13.40

Kids travel half-price (5-15yr olds). Under 5s free.

Save a third off the above adult fares for you and a friend (with kids travelling for just £1) with a Devon & Cornwall Railcard – just £12 a year for local residents.

Look up train times and buy rail tickets on the GWR website or app.

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