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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 $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 31m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 217 miles (350 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$120 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to St Austell costing on average $119 (€95).
A bus is $90 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to St Austell costing on average $157 (€125).
Other travel options to St Austell take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom London to St Austell
How to get from London to St Austell by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to St Austell is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX50410:30 AM7h30London, Victoria Coach Station6:00 PMSt Austell, Bus Station$501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX50410:30 AM7h30London, Victoria Coach Station6:00 PMSt Austell, Bus Station$501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P2266410:03 AM4h04London Paddington (PAD)2:07 PMSt Austell station (SAU)$1761One-way0 transfers
Other options
P2266812:05 PM4h06London Paddington (PAD)4:11 PMSt Austell station (SAU)$1261One-way0 transfers
P22666 · P2297211:03 AM4h13London Paddington (PAD)3:16 PMSt Austell station (SAU)$1281One-way1 transfer
P22671 · P229751:03 PM4h42London Paddington (PAD)5:45 PMSt Austell station (SAU)$1281One-way1 transfer
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BA40858:00 AM9h20London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMExeter International Airport$2301One-way1 transfer
BA1336+
BA408510:10 AM7h10London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMExeter International Airport$2921One-way1 transfer
BA1328+
BA40859:10 AM8h10London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMExeter International Airport$2921One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to St Austell:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to St Austell costing on average $119 (€95).
A bus is $90 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to St Austell costing on average $157 (€125).
Other travel options to St Austell take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and St Austell as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in St Austell station (SAU).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in St Austell, Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to St Austell by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to St Austell by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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