St Austell to Portsmouth train with Cross Country

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The cheapest and fastest trains from St Austell to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for 05 Jul

Cheapest price

£63

Average price

£126

Fastest journey

5 h 45 m

Average duration

5 h 50 m

Trains per day

19

Distance

264 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Austell to Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth will cost around £126 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.

Fast trains

To travel from St Austell to Portsmouth you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • Great Western RailwayC01238 · W34991 · GW126800
    10:046h25
    St Austell station (SAU)
    16:29Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    £631One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC01237 · C00850 · GW126900+South Western RailwayL79405
    9:046h25
    St Austell station (SAU)
    15:29Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    £631One-way
    3 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC02513 · C00852 · GW126700+South Western RailwayL79427
    11:086h21
    St Austell station (SAU)
    17:29Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    £721One-way
    3 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC48441 · C00842 · W35024 · GW126400
    13:456h44
    St Austell station (SAU)
    20:29Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    £721One-way
    4 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC01240 · W35030 · GW126300+South Western RailwayL79472
    15:136h12
    St Austell station (SAU)
    21:25Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    £721One-way
    3 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for St Austell to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Austell to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £91. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £91, and a train costs an average of £196.

Distance: 264 km

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Coach

£204

Average Price

£92

Average Price

Cheapest

7h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 48m

Average total duration

11h 18m

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30m

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Live departures

St Austell to Portsmouth train times

The table below shows live departures for St Austell to Portsmouth trains for tomorrow, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayC01237 · C00850 · GW126900+South Western RailwayL794059:04 St Austell station (SAU)
6h25
15:29 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)3 changes
Great Western RailwayC01237 · C33128+South Western RailwayL796479:04 St Austell station (SAU)
5h55
14:59 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC01238 · W34991 · GW12680010:04 St Austell station (SAU)
6h25
16:29 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC01238 · C33130+South Western RailwayL7966710:04 St Austell station (SAU)
5h55
15:59 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC02513 · C33132+South Western RailwayL7968711:08 St Austell station (SAU)
5h51
16:59 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC02513 · C00852 · GW126700+South Western RailwayL7942711:08 St Austell station (SAU)
6h21
17:29 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)3 changes
Great Western RailwayC33240 · W35407 · W35012 · GW12660011:42 St Austell station (SAU)
6h47
18:29 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)3 changes
Great Western RailwayC33240 · W35407 · C33134+South Western RailwayL7970711:42 St Austell station (SAU)
6h17
17:59 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)3 changes
Great Western RailwayC33240 · W35012 · GW126600+South Western RailwayL7943711:42 St Austell station (SAU)
6h47
18:29 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)3 changes
CrossCountryW29792+Great Western RailwayW35018 · GW126500
On time
12:25 St Austell station (SAU)
7h04
19:29 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35408 · C00813 · W35018 · GW12650013:14 St Austell station (SAU)
6h15
19:29 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)3 changes
Great Western RailwayW35408 · W35018 · GW126500+South Western RailwayL7944913:14 St Austell station (SAU)
6h15
19:29 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)3 changes
Great Western RailwayW35408 · C33136+South Western RailwayL7972713:14 St Austell station (SAU)
5h45
18:59 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC48441 · C00842 · C33138+South Western RailwayL7974713:45 St Austell station (SAU)
6h14
19:59 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)3 changes
Great Western RailwayC48441 · C00842 · W35024 · GW12640013:45 St Austell station (SAU)
6h44
20:29 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)4 changes
Great Western RailwayC01240 · C00829 · W35030 · GW12630015:13 St Austell station (SAU)
6h12
21:25 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)3 changes
Great Western RailwayC01240 · W35030 · GW126300+South Western RailwayL7947215:13 St Austell station (SAU)
6h12
21:25 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)3 changes
Great Western RailwayC01240 · C33140+South Western RailwayL7976715:13 St Austell station (SAU)
5h46
20:59 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)2 changes
CrossCountryG00734+Great Western RailwayW35050 · GW12610016:29 St Austell station (SAU)
6h56
23:25 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from St Austell to Portsmouth

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Trains from St Austell to Portsmouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £196 but you can travel from only £91 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 03:41, the last at 17:46. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 5h 1m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £91
Distance
264 km
Average train duration
6h 49m
Cheapest ticket price
£196
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
5h 1m
First train
3:41
Last train
17:46
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £91

Train companies: Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from St Austell to Portsmouth trainsCross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between St Austell and Portsmouth from £91. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 36m
Cheapest Price
£210
Cross Country frequency
1 a day

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 1m
Cheapest Price
£196
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
9 a day

FAQs: St Austell to Portsmouth train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Austell to Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from St Austell to Portsmouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £196, while the average price tends to be around £204.
The train journey from St Austell to Portsmouth covers a distance of 264 km and takes approximately 5h 1m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from St Austell to Portsmouth is 264 km.
The first train from St Austell to Portsmouth leaves at 3:41.
The last train from St Austell to Portsmouth departs at 17:46.
Trains from St Austell to Portsmouth run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from St Austell to Portsmouth.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from St Austell to Portsmouth.
To get from St Austell to Portsmouth, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from St Austell to Portsmouth.
The train station in St Austell that goes to Portsmouth is St Austell station (SAU), and it arrives at Portsmouth Harbour (PMH).
The cheapest way to get from St Austell to Portsmouth is by coach, costing approximately £91.
Booking trains from St Austell to Portsmouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from St Austell to Portsmouth offers scenic views, particularly as it travels through the picturesque landscapes of Cornwall and the South Coast, including coastal views and rolling countryside.
A day trip from St Austell to Portsmouth is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 1m each way. The distance is 264 km and there are 3 trains available per day.
A visit to Portsmouth typically requires 2 to 3 days to explore its main attractions, such as the Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower, and Southsea Beach.
Yes, you can take the train from St Austell to Portsmouth.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in St Austell and Portsmouth

Most St Austell to Portsmouth trains use the St Austell to Portsmouth Harbour station pair, with some services arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea. Use this guide to compare St Austell and Portsmouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in St Austell
Arrival train stations in Portsmouth

Which St Austell station do trains to Portsmouth leave from?

Trains from St Austell to Portsmouth leave from St Austell. The station is 2 km from St Austell city centre at St Austell station, High Cross Street, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4LA.
St AustellSt Austell station, High Cross Street, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4LA+44 3451652030WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to St Austell from St Austell city centre

St Austell is 1 km from St Austell city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus30, 26, 28, 25, 24, 24A, 29 · 4m · £2 · every ~7 min

St Austell train station facilities and services

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

Food and drink options are available at St Austell.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at St Austell.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at St Austell.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at St Austell: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at St Austell: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

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.

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