The cheapest and fastest trains from Taunton to St Austell
Cheapest price
$122
Average price
$122
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taunton 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 Taunton to St Austell will cost around $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $122.
Of the 5 trains that leave Taunton for St Austell on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 23 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Taunton to St Austell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to St Austell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€45 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Taunton to St Austell train times
The table below shows live departures for Taunton to St Austell trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:16 AM Taunton | 2h59 | 9:15 AM St Austell | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:16 AM Taunton | 2h59 | 9:15 AM St Austell | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 AM Taunton | 2h51 | 9:46 AM St Austell | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:11 AM Taunton | 2h35 | 9:46 AM St Austell | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:38 AM Taunton | 2h35 | 10:13 AM St Austell | 0 transfersDirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Taunton to St Austell by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Taunton to St Austell
Distance 86 miles (139 km) |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 22:47 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Taunton to St Austell start from as low as $49 (€40) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $55 (€45) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Taunton to St Austell trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Taunton and St Austell from $22 (€18). 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 Taunton to St Austell
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taunton 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 Taunton to St Austell
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between the following times: Mon - Sat 09:00 - 19:00 and Sun 10:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 all platforms via subway and the lifts
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Please request staff assistance. No public phones are accessible.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- 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.
- 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 2 and 5. 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: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Adjacent to the taxi rank by the archway exit from Platform 2
- 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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