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Compare train for St Austell to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Austell to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £115.
Distance: 294 km
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4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Austell to Reading
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Trains from St Austell to Reading run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 294 km distance in 3h 37m.
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 £21
Distance 294 km |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 00:49 |
Last train 22:47 |
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 £21
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from St Austell to Reading trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between St Austell and Reading from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 37m
Cheapest Price
£47
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 36m
Cheapest Price
£189
first_great_western frequency
10 a day
FAQs: St Austell to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Austell to Reading 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 Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from St Austell to Reading can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £73, while the average price tends to be around £112.
The train journey from St Austell to Reading covers a distance of 294 km and takes approximately 3h 37m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from St Austell to Reading is 294 km.
The first train from St Austell to Reading leaves at 0:49.
The last train from St Austell to Reading departs at 22:47.
Trains from St Austell to Reading run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from St Austell to Reading.
Yes, there is a direct train between St Austell and Reading. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
To travel from St Austell to Reading, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from St Austell to Reading.
The train station in St Austell that goes to Reading is St Austell station (SAU), and it arrives at Reading station (RDG).
The cheapest way to get from St Austell to Reading is by coach, costing approximately £21.
Booking trains from St Austell to Reading 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 Reading is considered scenic, offering views of the Cornish countryside, rolling hills, and picturesque coastal areas, particularly as the train travels through Devon and approaches the South West of England.
A day trip from St Austell to Reading is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 37m each way. Trains run 4 times per day, covering a distance of 294 km.
To fully explore Reading's attractions, two to three days are ideal.
Yes, you can take the train from St Austell to Reading.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St Austell and Reading
St Austell
Reading
The major train station for departures in St Austell is St Austell. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at St Austell for your trip from St Austell to Reading.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:50 - 19:00 Sunday 09:45 - 16:45
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Yes
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for St Austell
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: East bound buses go from the station carpark. Westbound and Newquay buses go from the bus station
The major train station for arrivals in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your journey to Reading from St Austell.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
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