The cheapest and fastest trains from London to St Erth
Cheapest price
£98
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 26 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to St Erth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to St Erth will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £98.
Of the 3 trains that leave London for St Erth 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 401 km distance in an average of 5 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 7 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 London to St Erth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to St Erth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 401 km
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Live departures
London to St Erth train times
The table below shows live departures for London to St Erth trains for today, Monday 22 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P22661 | On time 08:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 4h54 | 12:57 St Erth station (SER) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22662 · P31313 | On time 09:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h00 | 14:03 St Erth station (SER) | 1 change | |
P22664 | On time 10:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 4h50 | 14:53 St Erth station (SER) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22666 · P22972 | On time 11:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 4h59 | 16:02 St Erth station (SER) | 1 change | |
P22667 | On time 12:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 4h45 | 16:48 St Erth station (SER) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22668+ C75084 | On time 12:05 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h26 | 17:31 St Erth station (SER) | 1 change | |
P22671 · P22975 | On time 13:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h29 | 18:32 St Erth station (SER) | 1 change | |
P22673 | On time 14:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h10 | 19:13 St Erth station (SER) | 0 changesdirect | |
P29999 | On time 15:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 4h57 | 20:00 St Erth station (SER) | 0 changesdirect | |
P30003 | On time 16:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h07 | 21:10 St Erth station (SER) | 0 changesdirect | |
P30010 | On time 17:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h11 | 22:14 St Erth station (SER) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22677 · P22992 | On time 18:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h27 | 23:30 St Erth station (SER) | 1 change | |
P22680 · P22977 | On time 19:04 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h21 | 00:25 St Erth station (SER) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 23 December | |||||
![]() | 04:23 London | 6h07 | 10:30 St Erth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to St Erth
Trains from London to St Erth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 401 km distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 401 km |
Average train duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 45m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from London to St Erth trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between London and St Erth from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to St Erth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to St Erth 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 Erth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London and St Erth
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 07:15 - 21:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- 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 next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline. The National key toilets are located next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are on platforms 1, 9/10 and 13/14
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Brighton Yard side of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through services: Grant Road Bus Stop A All arrivals (except via Wandsworth Town): St Johns Hill Bus Stop C Arrivals via Wandsworth Town: Grant Road Bus Stop R
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:35 - 23:25 Saturday 05:35 - 23:25 Sunday 07:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step-free access to all platforms except platform 2. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall on Approach Road.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on platform 4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located within the waiting room on platform 4. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible waiting room with automatic door opening is located on Platform 4. The waiting room is open from first train to last train
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop F outside station entrance (both directions) Click here for map
- Opening hours: Sunday Closed Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 07:15 - 15:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” There is step free access from the station car parks to the platforms. There is no step free access between platforms 1 and 2. There is a stepped footbridge connecting these platforms. For arrivals from Penzance there is level access from the platform and to the St Ives branch platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: Ticket office
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Approach to ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station
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