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Compare bus and train for Reading to St Austell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to St Austell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $244.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$249 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to St Austell:
A bus is $198 (€162) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to St Austell costing on average $249 (€204).
Other travel options to St Austell take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (3h 46m by train vs 4h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $249 (€204) compared to roughly $76 (€62) 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.
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Why should you book Reading to St Austell trains with Omio?
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 Reading to St Austell.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Reading to St Austell.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to St Austell
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to St Austell run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $244 (€200) but you can travel from only $51 (€42) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 182 miles (294 km) distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $244 (€200) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 12:49 AM |
Last train 10:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Reading to St Austell trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Reading and St Austell from $51 (€42). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Trains from Reading to St Austell
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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 Reading to St Austell
Most Reading to St Austell trains use the Reading to St Austell station pair. Use this guide to compare Reading and St Austell train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Reading station do trains to St Austell leave from?
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Reading West from Reading city centre
Reading West is 1 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Reading West train station facilities and services
Reading West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading West.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading West: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which St Austell station do trains from Reading arrive at?
Getting to St Austell from St Austell city centre
St Austell is 1 km from St Austell city centre. Public transport options include:
St Austell train station facilities and services
St Austell has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at St Austell.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at St Austell.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St Austell.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St Austell: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at St Austell: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St Austell: 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.
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