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Compare train and bus for Redruth to St Erth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Redruth to St Erth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 9 miles (16 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price | $3 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Redruth to St Erth:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Redruth to St Erth costing on average $8 (€8).
Other travel options to St Erth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 4m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (17m by train vs 25m by car). Tickets start at around $8 (€8) compared to roughly $4 (€4) 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 Cross Country, 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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Journey information
Overview: Train from Redruth to St Erth
Trains from Redruth to St Erth run on average 3 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€8) but you can travel from only $3 (€3) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 21:09. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (16 km) distance in 17m.
Distance 9 miles (16 km) |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€8) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 9:09 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Redruth to St Erth trainsCross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Redruth and St Erth from $3 (€3). 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 Redruth to St Erth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Redruth to St Erth 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 Erth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Redruth to St Erth
Most Redruth to St Erth trains use the Redruth to St Erth station pair. Use this guide to compare Redruth and St Erth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Redruth station do trains to St Erth leave from?
Getting to Redruth from Redruth city centre
Redruth train station facilities and services
Redruth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Redruth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Redruth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Redruth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Redruth: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Redruth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Redruth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 - This station has a degree of step free access with step free available to both platforms. Transfer between platforms is via local roads and under the railway viaduct. Access roads are steep in places. 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 ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which St Erth station do trains from Redruth arrive at?
Getting to St Erth from St Erth city centre
St Erth is 1 km from St Erth city centre. Public transport options include:
St Erth train station facilities and services
St Erth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at St Erth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at St Erth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St Erth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St Erth: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at St Erth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St Erth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” There is step free access from the station car parks to the platforms. There is no step free access between platforms 1 and 2. There is a stepped footbridge connecting these platforms. For arrivals from Penzance there is level access from the platform and to the St Ives branch platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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 ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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