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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from St Austell station (SAU) to Reading station (RDG)
Cheapest price
£78
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
3 h 37 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Austell station (SAU) to Reading station (RDG) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Austell station (SAU) to Reading station (RDG) will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £78.
Of the 9 trains that leave St Austell station (SAU) for Reading station (RDG) every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 295 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 51 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for St Austell station (SAU) to Reading station (RDG)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Austell station (SAU) to Reading station (RDG) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £124.
Distance: 295 km
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£73 Average Price | £234 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
St Austell station (SAU) to Reading station (RDG) train times
The table below shows live departures for St Austell station (SAU) to Reading station (RDG) trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| P08209 | On time 05:53 St Austell station (SAU) | 3h37 | 09:30 Reading station (RDG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P08210 | On time 06:57 St Austell station (SAU) | 4h01 | 10:58 Reading station (RDG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P09648 · P08211 | On time 07:24 St Austell station (SAU) | 4h17 | 11:41 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| P08212 | On time 08:05 St Austell station (SAU) | 3h54 | 11:59 Reading station (RDG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P08213 | On time 09:11 St Austell station (SAU) | 3h47 | 12:58 Reading station (RDG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P08215 | On time 10:10 St Austell station (SAU) | 3h53 | 14:03 Reading station (RDG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P08216 | On time 11:15 St Austell station (SAU) | 3h49 | 15:04 Reading station (RDG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C23678+P08219 | On time 12:11 St Austell station (SAU) | 3h47 | 15:58 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| P08221 | On time 13:11 St Austell station (SAU) | 3h51 | 17:02 Reading station (RDG) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Austell station (SAU) to Reading station (RDG)
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Trains from St Austell station (SAU) to Reading station (RDG) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:08, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 295 km distance in 3h 49m.
Distance 295 km |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 07:08 |
Last train 22:47 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from St Austell station (SAU) to Reading station (RDG) trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between St Austell station (SAU) and Reading station (RDG) from £22. 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 station (SAU) to Reading station (RDG) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Austell station (SAU) to Reading station (RDG) 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 station (RDG), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in St Austell station (SAU) and Reading station (RDG)
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- 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
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Car Rental- 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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