The cheapest and fastest trains from St Austell to Barnstaple
Cheapest price
£109
Average price
£109
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 13 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Austell to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Austell to Barnstaple will cost around £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £109.
To travel from St Austell to Barnstaple you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for St Austell to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from St Austell to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £110.
Distance: 96 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£112 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
St Austell to Barnstaple train times
The table below shows live departures for St Austell to Barnstaple 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:05 St Austell | 3h21 | 10:26 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:08 St Austell | 3h17 | 11:25 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:11 St Austell | 3h14 | 12:25 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:13 St Austell | 3h13 | 13:26 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:13 St Austell | 3h15 | 14:28 Barnstaple | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Austell to Barnstaple
Trains from St Austell to Barnstaple run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £110 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 17:36. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £110 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 17:36 |
Train companies: first_great_western from St Austell to Barnstaple trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between St Austell and Barnstaple from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St Austell to Barnstaple train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Austell to Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St Austell and Barnstaple
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 17:50 Saturday 06:15 - 17:50 Sunday 09:20 - 16:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Station Masters Cafe
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - step free access available to the platform. 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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 Platform 1. 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: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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