The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to St Austell
Cheapest price
£313
Average price
£335
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to St Austell will cost around £335 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £313.
Of the 5 trains that leave Sheffield 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 407 km distance in an average of 6 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 18 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 Sheffield to St Austell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to St Austell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £61, and a flight costs an average of £132.
Distance: 407 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£115 Average Price | £132 Average Price | £61 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sheffield to St Austell train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to St Austell trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:56 Sheffield | 6h31 | 15:27 St Austell | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:58 Sheffield | 6h10 | 16:08 St Austell | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:56 Sheffield | 6h36 | 17:32 St Austell | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:56 Sheffield | 6h12 | 18:08 St Austell | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:56 Sheffield | 6h39 | 19:35 St Austell | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to St Austell
Trains from Sheffield to St Austell run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £97 but you can travel from only £61 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 16:56. The fastest train covers the 407 km distance in 6h 27m.
Distance 407 km |
Average train duration 6h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £97 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 27m |
First train 05:53 |
Last train 16:56 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Sheffield to St Austell trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Sheffield and St Austell from £61. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sheffield to St Austell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and St Austell
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- 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: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus 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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