The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to St Austell
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
6 h 7 m
Average duration
6 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
331 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton 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 Brighton to St Austell will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Of the 2 trains that leave Brighton 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 331 km distance in an average of 6 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 34 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, coach and flight for Brighton to St Austell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to St Austell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £75, and a flight costs an average of £324.
Distance: 331 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£104 Average Price | £75 Average Price Cheapest | £324 Average Price |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Brighton to St Austell train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to St Austell trains for tomorrow, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:43 Brighton | 7h34 | 12:17 St Austell | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to St Austell
Trains from Brighton to St Austell run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 331 km distance in 6h 2m.
Distance 331 km |
Average train duration 5h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 2m |
First train 05:18 |
Last train 22:47 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Southern from Brighton to St Austell trainsGreat Western Rail, Southern trains will get you between Brighton and St Austell from £72. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brighton to St Austell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton 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 Brighton and St Austell
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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