The cheapest and fastest trains from St Austell to Penzance
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Austell to Penzance 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 Penzance will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 21 trains that leave St Austell for Penzance every day 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 55 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.
G664729:420h56St Austell station (SAU)10:38Penzance station (PNZ)£91One-way0 changes
W2986816:460h56St Austell station (SAU)17:42Penzance station (PNZ)£161One-way0 changes
W3478212:130h54St Austell station (SAU)13:07Penzance station (PNZ)£161One-way0 changes
G151619:170h55St Austell station (SAU)10:12Penzance station (PNZ)£161One-way0 changes
G1497710:440h56St Austell station (SAU)11:40Penzance station (PNZ)£161One-way0 changes
W3478212:130h54St Austell station (SAU)13:07Penzance station (PNZ)£161One-way0 changes
Y415688:410h55St Austell station (SAU)9:36Penzance station (PNZ)£201One-way0 changes
G151619:170h55St Austell station (SAU)10:12Penzance station (PNZ)£161One-way0 changes
Y4160014:450h55St Austell station (SAU)15:40Penzance station (PNZ)£161One-way0 changes
Y4159513:170h55St Austell station (SAU)14:12Penzance station (PNZ)£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for St Austell to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Austell to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 60 km
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1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
St Austell to Penzance train times
The table below shows live departures for St Austell to Penzance trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y41564 | 6:33 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h56 | 7:29 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y41566 | 7:39 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h56 | 8:35 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15160 | 8:19 St Austell station (SAU) | 1h00 | 9:19 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y41568 | 8:41 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h55 | 9:36 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15161 | 9:17 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h55 | 10:12 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G66472 | 9:42 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h56 | 10:38 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y41578 | 10:17 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h55 | 11:12 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14977 | 10:44 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h56 | 11:40 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y41582 | 11:16 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h56 | 12:12 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15166 | 11:44 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h56 | 12:40 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34782 | 12:13 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h54 | 13:07 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15169 | 12:44 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h56 | 13:40 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y41595 | 13:17 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h55 | 14:12 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15170 | 13:42 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h56 | 14:38 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34790 | 14:08 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h55 | 15:03 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y41600 | 14:45 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h55 | 15:40 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15171 | 15:17 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h55 | 16:12 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y41604 | 15:43 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h56 | 16:39 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14980 | 15:59 St Austell station (SAU) | 1h01 | 17:00 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29868 | 16:46 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h56 | 17:42 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15172 | 17:17 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h55 | 18:12 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Austell to Penzance
Trains from St Austell to Penzance run on average 7 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 22:19. The fastest train covers the 60 km distance in 56m.
Distance 60 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 5:03 |
Last train 22:19 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from St Austell to Penzance trainsGreat Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between St Austell and Penzance from £5. 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 Penzance train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Austell to Penzance 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 Penzance, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in St Austell and Penzance
- 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 06:05 - 20:10 Saturday 06:15 - 18:10 Sunday 08:45 - 17:30
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- 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 the platforms. 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 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Shoreline bed and breakfast by the sea
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The Bus Station adjacent to the station
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