The cheapest and fastest trains from Penzance to St Austell
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penzance 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 Penzance to St Austell will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 trains that leave Penzance for St Austell every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 54 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.
8:150h54Penzance9:09St Austell£161One-way0 changes
8:150h54Penzance9:09St Austell£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Penzance to St Austell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penzance to St Austell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 60 km
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£16 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Penzance to St Austell train times
The table below shows live departures for Penzance to St Austell trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:15 Penzance | 0h54 | 9:09 St Austell | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Penzance to St Austell trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, Cross Country or first_great_western to find the best option for your trip from Penzance to St Austell.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Railway with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Penzance to St Austell.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, Cross Country or first_great_western to find the best option for your trip from Penzance to St Austell.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Penzance to St Austell.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Penzance to St Austell
Trains from Penzance to St Austell run on average 5 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 60 km distance in 54m.
Distance 60 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 23:39 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Penzance to St Austell trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Penzance and St Austell from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Penzance to St Austell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penzance 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 Penzance and St Austell
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 20:10 Saturday 06:15 - 18:10 Sunday 08:45 - 17:30
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- 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 the platforms. 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 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Shoreline bed and breakfast by the sea
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The Bus Station adjacent to the station
- 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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