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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to St Austell
Cheapest price
£109
Average price
£112
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 36 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to St Austell will cost around £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £109.
Of the 5 trains that leave Cardiff for St Austell every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 169 km distance in an average of 4 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 44 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 coach for Cardiff to St Austell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to St Austell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a train costs an average of £124.
Distance: 169 km
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5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff to St Austell train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 Cardiff | 4h42 | 12:42 St Austell | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:00 Cardiff | 5h12 | 14:12 St Austell | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to St Austell
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Trains from Cardiff to St Austell run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £124 but you can travel from only £46 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 169 km distance in 4h 44m.
Distance 169 km |
Average train duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £124 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 44m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 19:00 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Cardiff to St Austell trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and St Austell from £46. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff to St Austell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and St Austell
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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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