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Museum of Making
Interactive museum in a restored mill exploring making, industry and design through hands-on galleries and working displays.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£311
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£311
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
5 h 31 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
5 h 37 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
366 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Austell to Derby 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 Derby will cost around £311 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £311.
To travel from St Austell to Derby you need to make at least one change.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Austell to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, while a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 366 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St Austell to Derby:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Austell to Derby costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 21m.
Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £35. The journey takes 5h 47m versus 5h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for St Austell to Derby trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:53 St Austell | 5h43 | 11:36 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:05 St Austell | 5h31 | 13:36 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:11 St Austell | 5h30 | 14:41 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:10 St Austell | 5h25 | 15:35 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:15 St Austell | 5h25 | 16:40 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:11 St Austell | 5h25 | 17:36 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:11 St Austell | 5h31 | 18:42 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:11 St Austell | 5h30 | 19:41 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:11 St Austell | 5h30 | 20:41 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:11 St Austell | 5h36 | 21:47 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:08 St Austell | 11h33 | 6:41 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:47 St Austell | 10h49 | 9:36 Derby | 1 change | |
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Trains from St Austell to Derby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 366 km distance in 6h 59m.
Distance 366 km |
Average train duration 5h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 59m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 21:57 |
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Discover the best of Derby — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Derby trip today.
Interactive museum in a restored mill exploring making, industry and design through hands-on galleries and working displays.
City museum and art gallery with collections on local history, archaeology, natural history and paintings by Joseph Wright.
Independent contemporary art gallery in Derby’s Cathedral Quarter, showing changing exhibitions by regional and national artists.
Historic shopping and cultural quarter with independent businesses, heritage buildings and easy access to key city sights.
Revitalised city-centre square with water features, seating and event space, ideal for a pause between nearby attractions.
Large landscaped park with lakes, open lawns and riverside paths, popular for walks, picnics and seasonal events.
A soft white bread roll unique to Derby, often filled with bacon, cheese or salad. It is a local bakery staple with a name strongly tied to the city.
A blue veined cow’s milk cheese traditionally made in Derbyshire. It is prized for its rich, mellow flavour and long connection to the county’s cheesemaking.
A crumbly, buttery oat biscuit from Derbyshire, traditionally baked on a griddle. It is a historic local bake often served with cheese or butter.
Elegant modern British dining in a refined setting, known for carefully prepared tasting and seasonal menus in the city centre.
Well known Derby ale house and eatery serving British pub dishes, cobs and local beers in a characterful historic building.
Smart yet relaxed restaurant serving Italian inspired dishes, steaks and seafood. Popular for polished service and central location.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly manageable for visitors.
Service is often included. If not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is usual for good service. Round up or add £1-2 for taxis. Cafe tipping is optional.
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Derby Railway Station -> Derby Bus Station, Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Austell to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most St Austell to Derby trains use the St Austell to Derby station pair. Use this guide to compare St Austell and Derby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
St Austell is 1 km from St Austell city centre. Public transport options include:
St Austell has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at St Austell.
Wi-Fi is available at St Austell.
Ticket office support is available at St Austell.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St Austell: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St Austell: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at St Austell: 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.
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
ATMs are available at Derby.
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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.
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