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Compare coach and train for Colchester to St Austell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to St Austell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £85. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £85, and a train costs an average of £247.
Distance: 432 km
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£247 Average Price | £85 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Colchester to St Austell train times
The table below shows live departures for Colchester to St Austell trains for today, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 12:33 Colchester | 5h49 | 18:22 St Austell | 2 changes | |
| 13:33 Colchester | 5h40 | 19:13 St Austell | 2 changes | |
| 14:33 Colchester | 5h49 | 20:22 St Austell | 2 changes | |
| 15:33 Colchester | 5h55 | 21:28 St Austell | 2 changes | |
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Compare prices and tickets Colchester to St Austell by coach or train
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Great Western Railway as well as Greater Anglia offer trains services from Colchester to St Austell.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Colchester to St Austell
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Colchester to St Austell run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £247 but you can travel from only £85 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 17:45. The fastest train covers the 432 km distance in 5h 24m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £85
Distance 432 km |
Average train duration 5h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £247 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 24m |
First train 5:53 |
Last train 17:45 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £85
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia from Colchester to St Austell trainsGreat Western Railway, Greater Anglia trains will get you between Colchester and St Austell from £85. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 6m
Cheapest Price
£92
Great Western Railway frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Greater Anglia
About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 24m
Cheapest Price
£247
Greater Anglia frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Colchester to St Austell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Colchester to St Austell can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £247, while the average price tends to be around £247.
The train journey from Colchester to St Austell covers a distance of 432 km and takes approximately 5h 24m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Colchester to St Austell is 432 km.
The first train from Colchester to St Austell leaves at 5:53.
The last train from Colchester to St Austell departs at 17:45.
Trains from Colchester to St Austell run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Colchester to St Austell.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Colchester to St Austell.
To get from Colchester to St Austell, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Colchester to St Austell.
The train station in Colchester that goes to St Austell is Colchester station (COL), and it arrives at St Austell station (SAU).
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to St Austell is by coach, costing approximately £85.
Booking trains from Colchester to St Austell in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Colchester to St Austell offers a scenic experience, especially as it approaches Cornwall. Travellers can enjoy picturesque countryside views, rolling hills, and coastal landscapes, particularly when the route runs alongside the coast in Devon and Cornwall.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in St Austell is ideal to explore its main attractions, including the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and local beaches.
Yes, you can take the train from Colchester to St Austell.
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Important Stations and Airports in Colchester and St Austell
Colchester
St Austell
The major train station for departures in Colchester is Colchester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Colchester for your trip from Colchester to St Austell.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:30 - 21:00 Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent Dry cleaner Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Premium Bays
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all platforms. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Situated by the South entrance, and in the main car park by the North entrance. A secure 134-space cycle compound is also available (key fob required, speak to station staff for availability).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Colchester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop by main station entrance
The major train station for arrivals in St Austell is St Austell. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at St Austell for your journey to St Austell from Colchester.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:50 - 19:00 Sunday 09:45 - 16:45
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Yes
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for St Austell
- 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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