The cheapest and fastest trains from London to St Austell
Cheapest price
$110
Average price
$123
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 40 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
350 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London 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 London to St Austell will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
Of the 6 trains that leave London for St Austell on Sat, Jun 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct trains cover the 350 km distance in an average of 4 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest trains will take 4 h 43 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.
C4222312:35 PM4h41London Paddington (PAD)5:16 PMSt Austell station (SAU)$1101One-way0 transfers
V960799:35 AM4h37London Paddington (PAD)2:12 PMSt Austell station (SAU)$1251One-way0 transfers
C4221710:36 AM4h43London Paddington (PAD)3:19 PMSt Austell station (SAU)$1251One-way0 transfers
V9100611:36 AM4h35London Paddington (PAD)4:11 PMSt Austell station (SAU)$1251One-way0 transfers
C422118:36 AM4h43London Paddington (PAD)1:19 PMSt Austell station (SAU)$1251One-way0 transfers
V9100611:36 AM4h35London Paddington (PAD)4:11 PMSt Austell station (SAU)$1251One-way0 transfers
V960799:35 AM4h37London Paddington (PAD)2:12 PMSt Austell station (SAU)$1251One-way0 transfers
C4222312:35 PM4h41London Paddington (PAD)5:16 PMSt Austell station (SAU)$1101One-way0 transfers
C4221710:36 AM4h43London Paddington (PAD)3:19 PMSt Austell station (SAU)$1251One-way0 transfers
C422118:36 AM4h43London Paddington (PAD)1:19 PMSt Austell station (SAU)$1251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for London to St Austell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to St Austell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 217 miles (350 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$118 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $275 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to St Austell:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to St Austell costing on average $118 (€96).
A bus is $208 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to St Austell costing on average $275 (€223).
Other travel options to St Austell take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 31m.
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (4h 31m by train vs 4h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $118 (€96) compared to roughly $107 (€87) 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, 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
London to St Austell train times
The table below shows live departures for London to St Austell trains for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34808 · G15173 | On time 1:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h44 | 5:47 PM St Austell station (SAU) | 1 transfer | |
W34813 | On time 2:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h20 | 6:23 PM St Austell station (SAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 13 | |||||
C42211 | 8:36 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h43 | 1:19 PM St Austell station (SAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
V96079 | 9:35 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h37 | 2:12 PM St Austell station (SAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C42217 | 10:36 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h43 | 3:19 PM St Austell station (SAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
V91006 | 11:36 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h35 | 4:11 PM St Austell station (SAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34621+ W29867 | 11:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h57 | 4:45 PM St Austell station (SAU) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to St Austell
Trains from London to St Austell run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $69 (€56) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 217 miles (350 km) distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 217 miles (350 km) |
Average train duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€56) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 5:23 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) from London to St Austell trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between London and St Austell from $24 (€20). 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 London to St Austell
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London to St Austell
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 07:15 - 21:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- 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 next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline. The National key toilets are located next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are on platforms 1, 9/10 and 13/14
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Brighton Yard side of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through services: Grant Road Bus Stop A All arrivals (except via Wandsworth Town): St Johns Hill Bus Stop C Arrivals via Wandsworth Town: Grant Road Bus Stop R
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- 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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