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Compare train and bus for Bath to St Austell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to St Austell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bath to St Austell:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to St Austell costing on average $83 (€68).
Other travel options to St Austell take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 42m.
Tickets start at around $83 (€68) compared to roughly $55 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-27.92 (€-22.87). The journey takes 3h 56m versus 3h 16m 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.
Live departures
Bath to St Austell train times
The table below shows live departures for Bath to St Austell trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G14977 | On time 7:23 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 3h19 | 10:42 AM St Austell station (SAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15526+ G01130+ G15166 | On time 7:40 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 4h03 | 11:43 AM St Austell station (SAU) | 2 transfers | |
G01131+ G15516 · W34782 | Delayed 7:45 AM 8:07 AMBath Spa (BTH) | 4h05 | 12:12 PM St Austell station (SAU) | 2 transfers | |
G01133+ Y41595 · G14953 | Delayed 8:45 AM 9:23 AMBath Spa (BTH) | 3h53 | 1:16 PM St Austell station (SAU) | 2 transfers | |
G01135+ G15519 · W34790 | Delayed 9:45 AM 10:10 AMBath Spa (BTH) | 3h57 | 2:07 PM St Austell station (SAU) | 2 transfers |
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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Bath to St Austell.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath to St Austell
Trains from Bath to St Austell run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $77 (€63) but you can travel from only $60 (€49) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 19:38. The fastest train covers the 127 miles (205 km) distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 127 miles (205 km) |
Average train duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€63) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 5:16 AM |
Last train 7:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bath to St Austell trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bath and St Austell from $60 (€49). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bath to St Austell
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to St Austell by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Austell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bath to St Austell
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp access & staff assistance
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- The information office is located by Platform 1
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:50 - 19:00 Sunday 09:45 - 16:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to both platforms via a liftbridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Self service Ticket Machine is located at the entrance to platform 2
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: East bound buses go from the station carpark. Westbound and Newquay buses go from the bus station
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