The cheapest and fastest trains from Falmouth to St Austell
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Falmouth to St Austell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Falmouth to St Austell will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 29 trains that leave Falmouth for St Austell on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:44 PM0h42Falmouth8:26 PMSt Austell$311One-way0 transfers
6:33 AM0h49Falmouth7:22 AMSt Austell$421One-way1 transfer
7:16 AM0h48Falmouth8:04 AMSt Austell$421One-way1 transfer
7:46 AM0h54Falmouth8:40 AMSt Austell$421One-way1 transfer
8:18 AM0h51Falmouth9:09 AMSt Austell$421One-way1 transfer
7:44 PM0h42Falmouth8:26 PMSt Austell$311One-way0 transfers
6:23 PM0h43Falmouth7:06 PMSt Austell$511One-way1 transfer
4:23 PM0h47Falmouth5:10 PMSt Austell$421One-way1 transfer
5:23 PM0h47Falmouth6:10 PMSt Austell$421One-way1 transfer
7:16 AM0h48Falmouth8:04 AMSt Austell$421One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Falmouth to St Austell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Falmouth to St Austell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Falmouth to St Austell:
A bus is $1 (€0.98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Falmouth to St Austell costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to St Austell take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (39m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Falmouth to St Austell train times
The table below shows live departures for Falmouth to St Austell trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:33 AM Falmouth | 0h49 | 7:22 AM St Austell | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:16 AM Falmouth | 0h48 | 8:04 AM St Austell | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:46 AM Falmouth | 0h54 | 8:40 AM St Austell | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:18 AM Falmouth | 0h51 | 9:09 AM St Austell | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:48 AM Falmouth | 0h56 | 9:44 AM St Austell | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:18 AM Falmouth | 0h50 | 10:08 AM St Austell | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:48 AM Falmouth | 0h57 | 10:45 AM St Austell | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:18 AM Falmouth | 0h55 | 11:13 AM St Austell | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:48 AM Falmouth | 0h56 | 11:44 AM St Austell | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:18 AM Falmouth | 0h51 | 12:09 PM St Austell | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:48 AM Falmouth | 0h56 | 12:44 PM St Austell | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:18 PM Falmouth | 0h51 | 1:09 PM St Austell | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:48 PM Falmouth | 0h56 | 1:44 PM St Austell | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:18 PM Falmouth | 0h51 | 2:09 PM St Austell | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Falmouth to St Austell
Trains from Falmouth to St Austell run on average 7 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 18 miles (30 km) distance in 42m.
Distance 18 miles (30 km) |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 6:11 AM |
Last train 10:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Falmouth to St Austell trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Falmouth and St Austell from $12 (€10). 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 Falmouth to St Austell
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Falmouth 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 Falmouth to St Austell
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: 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. 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 may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the main road at the side of the station by the bridge where the bus stop is
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 station. This station has step free access to the platform. This is via a ramp from the car park. 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 may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Penmere Hill. Taxis can get to the Station.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platform. 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 may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
- 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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