The cheapest and fastest trains from St Austell to Penzance
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
5
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 £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 5 trains that leave St Austell for Penzance every day 5 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.
6:330h56St Austell7:29Penzance£411One-way0 changes
6:501h05St Austell7:55Penzance£411One-way0 changes
7:390h56St Austell8:35Penzance£411One-way0 changes
8:191h00St Austell9:19Penzance£411One-way0 changes
8:410h55St Austell9:36Penzance£411One-way0 changes
12:130h54St Austell13:07Penzance£411One-way0 changes
8:410h55St Austell9:36Penzance£411One-way0 changes
9:170h55St Austell10:12Penzance£411One-way0 changes
10:170h55St Austell11:12Penzance£411One-way0 changes
11:160h55St Austell12:11Penzance£411One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 train with prices starting from £5. 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 train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 60 km
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price |
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, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:33 St Austell | 0h56 | 7:29 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:50 St Austell | 1h05 | 7:55 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:39 St Austell | 0h56 | 8:35 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:19 St Austell | 1h00 | 9:19 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:41 St Austell | 0h55 | 9:36 Penzance | 0 changesdirect |
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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country or first_great_western to find the best option for your trip from St Austell to Penzance.
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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 55m.
Distance 60 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 5:03 |
Last train 22:19 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western from St Austell to Penzance trainsGreat Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western 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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