The cheapest and fastest trains from St Austell station (SAU) to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price
£178
Average price
£178
Fastest journey
4 h 1 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
349 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Austell station (SAU) to London Paddington (PAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Austell station (SAU) to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around £178 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £178.
Of the 1 trains that leave St Austell station (SAU) for London Paddington (PAD) 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 349 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 1 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.
P08209
P08209Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for St Austell station (SAU) to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Austell station (SAU) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £31.
Distance: 349 km
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£91 Average Price | £124 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
St Austell station (SAU) to London Paddington (PAD) train times
The table below shows live departures for St Austell station (SAU) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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P08209 | On time 05:53 St Austell station (SAU) | 4h01 | 09:54 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Austell station (SAU) to London Paddington (PAD)
Trains from St Austell station (SAU) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £31 by flight.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 349 km distance in 4h 1m.
Distance 349 km |
Average train duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 1m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 21:47 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western from St Austell station (SAU) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western trains will get you between St Austell station (SAU) and London Paddington (PAD) from £31. 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 station (SAU) to London Paddington (PAD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Austell station (SAU) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in St Austell station (SAU) and London Paddington (PAD)
- 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.
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