The cheapest and fastest trains from St Austell to Reading
Cheapest price
£181
Average price
£181
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 44 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Austell to Reading 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 Reading will cost around £181 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £181.
Of the 5 trains that leave St Austell for Reading every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 294 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 47 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.
5:533h36St Austell9:29Reading£1811One-way0 changes
6:574h02St Austell10:59Reading£1811One-way0 changes
8:053h54St Austell11:59Reading£1811One-way0 changes
9:113h47St Austell12:58Reading£1811One-way0 changes
10:103h52St Austell14:02Reading£1811One-way0 changes
5:533h36St Austell9:29Reading£1811One-way0 changes
12:113h46St Austell15:57Reading£1921One-way1 change
14:103h46St Austell17:56Reading£1871One-way1 change
9:113h47St Austell12:58Reading£1811One-way0 changes
15:113h47St Austell18:58Reading£1811One-way0 changes
Live departures
St Austell to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for St Austell to Reading 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:53 St Austell | 3h36 | 9:29 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:57 St Austell | 4h02 | 10:59 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:24 St Austell | 4h16 | 11:40 Reading | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:05 St Austell | 3h54 | 11:59 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:11 St Austell | 3h47 | 12:58 Reading | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Austell to Reading
Trains from St Austell to Reading run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £189 if you book in advance.
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 36m.
Distance 294 km |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £189 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 0:49 |
Last train 22:47 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, first_great_western from St Austell to Reading trainsGreat Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between St Austell and Reading from £189. 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 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St Austell and Reading
- 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 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
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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