The cheapest and fastest trains from St Austell to London
Cheapest price
£81
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
350 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Austell to London 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 London will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
Of the 6 trains that leave St Austell for London 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 350 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 37 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.
C48443 · G1493015:464h37St Austell station (SAU)20:23London Paddington (PAD)£811One-way1 change
W3459315:114h13St Austell station (SAU)19:24London Paddington (PAD)£811One-way0 changes
W3458313:114h18St Austell station (SAU)17:29London Paddington (PAD)£921One-way0 changes
C48442 · W3458914:104h14St Austell station (SAU)18:24London Paddington (PAD)£931One-way1 change
G15460 · W35202+
G0073516:105h00St Austell station (SAU)21:10London Paddington (PAD)£931One-way2 changes
W3459315:114h13St Austell station (SAU)19:24London Paddington (PAD)£811One-way0 changes
C48442 · W3458914:104h14St Austell station (SAU)18:24London Paddington (PAD)£931One-way1 change
W3458313:114h18St Austell station (SAU)17:29London Paddington (PAD)£921One-way0 changes
G14925+
G0108212:114h18St Austell station (SAU)16:29London Paddington (PAD)£931One-way1 change
C48443 · G1493015:464h37St Austell station (SAU)20:23London Paddington (PAD)£811One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for St Austell to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Austell to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £19.
Distance: 350 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£86 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest | £240 Average Price |
5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
St Austell to London train times
The table below shows live departures for St Austell to London trains for today, Tuesday 19 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G14925+ G01082 | Delayed 12:15 12:11St Austell station (SAU) | 4h18 | 16:29 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
W34583 | Delayed 12:15 13:11St Austell station (SAU) | 4h18 | 17:29 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 20 May | |||||
G14925+ G01082 | 12:11 St Austell station (SAU) | 4h18 | 16:29 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Austell to London
Trains from St Austell to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 350 km distance in 4h 13m.
Distance 350 km |
Average train duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 13m |
First train 5:12 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from St Austell to London trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between St Austell and London from £18. 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 London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Austell to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in St Austell and London
- 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
- 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 - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
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