The cheapest and fastest trains from Bridgwater to St Austell
Cheapest price
£110
Average price
£115
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bridgwater to St Austell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bridgwater to St Austell will cost around £115 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £110.
Of the 4 trains that leave Bridgwater for St Austell every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 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.
8:052h37Bridgwater10:42St Austell£1101One-way0 changes
19:502h54Bridgwater22:44St Austell£1101One-way0 changes
15:433h00Bridgwater18:43St Austell£1171One-way1 change
6:432h57Bridgwater9:40St Austell£1221One-way1 change
8:052h37Bridgwater10:42St Austell£1101One-way0 changes
19:502h54Bridgwater22:44St Austell£1101One-way0 changes
6:432h57Bridgwater9:40St Austell£1221One-way1 change
15:433h00Bridgwater18:43St Austell£1171One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bridgwater to St Austell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bridgwater to St Austell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a train costs an average of £110.
Distance: 152 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£115 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bridgwater to St Austell train times
The table below shows live departures for Bridgwater to St Austell trains for today, Wednesday 29 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:43 Bridgwater | 3h00 | 18:43 St Austell | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:50 Bridgwater | 2h54 | 22:44 St Austell | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 6:43 Bridgwater | 2h57 | 9:40 St Austell | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:05 Bridgwater | 2h37 | 10:42 St Austell | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bridgwater to St Austell
Trains from Bridgwater to St Austell run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £110 but you can travel from only £51 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 13:11. The fastest train covers the 152 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £110 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 5:53 |
Last train 13:11 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bridgwater to St Austell trainsGreat Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bridgwater and St Austell from £51. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bridgwater to St Austell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bridgwater 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
Important Stations and Airports in Bridgwater and St Austell
Most Bridgwater to St Austell trains use the Bridgwater to St Austell station pair. Use this guide to compare Bridgwater and St Austell train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bridgwater station do trains to St Austell leave from?
Getting to Bridgwater from Bridgwater city centre
Bridgwater train station facilities and services
Bridgwater has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bridgwater.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bridgwater.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bridgwater: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bridgwater: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bridgwater: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.”Platform 1 (Taunton bound) has step free access. Platform 2 (Bristol bound) has step free access, however, due to severe incline from train to platform, ramp assistance onto the train is not available. If you need assistance travelling from this platform, please speak to our Passenger Assist team on 0800 197 1329. Access between platforms are via local roads as Platform 2 can only be accessed via a footbridge on station. 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which St Austell station do trains from Bridgwater 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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