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Royal Cornwall Museum
City museum covering Cornwall’s history, archaeology and natural history, with family-friendly displays in a central Victorian building.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Austell to Truro 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 Truro will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 6 trains from St Austell to Truro, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 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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Trains from St Austell to Truro run on average 6 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 15m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 23:36 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from St Austell to Truro.
The table below shows live departures for St Austell to Truro trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y41574 | On time 9:49 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h16 | 10:05 Truro station (TRU) | 0 changesdirect | |
G66478 | On time 10:09 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h15 | 10:24 Truro station (TRU) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34779 | On time 10:23 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h16 | 10:39 Truro station (TRU) | 0 changesdirect | |
C33051 | On time 10:59 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h15 | 11:14 Truro station (TRU) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y41594 | On time 11:35 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h15 | 11:50 Truro station (TRU) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01222 | On time 12:34 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h15 | 12:49 Truro station (TRU) | 0 changesdirect | |
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G15160 | 8:19 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h15 | 8:34 Truro station (TRU) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y41568 | 8:41 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h16 | 8:57 Truro station (TRU) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15161 | 9:17 St Austell station (SAU) | 0h15 | 9:32 Truro station (TRU) | 0 changesdirect | |
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City museum covering Cornwall’s history, archaeology and natural history, with family-friendly displays in a central Victorian building.
Independent gallery showing contemporary Cornish art and craft in changing exhibitions, close to Truro Cathedral and city shops.
Contemporary arts venue with exhibitions by regional and national artists, plus talks and events in a converted chapel setting.
Main city square with shops, events and seating, framed by historic buildings and the cathedral approach.
Attractive Georgian street lined with grand townhouses, independent businesses and elegant architecture near the centre.
Riverside green space with lawns, memorials and paths, useful for a quiet break close to the city centre.
A hearty Cornish pastry with beef, potato, swede and onion in a crimped case. It is Cornwall’s signature portable meal and closely tied to local mining history.
A rich fish stew from Cornwall, usually with mixed local fish, shellfish, onions and potatoes. It showcases the county’s long fishing tradition.
A sweet saffron-enriched yeast bun from Cornwall, often baked with currants and served split with butter. It reflects the county’s old trade links.
Contemporary restaurant in Truro serving refined British cooking with local produce. Stylish but approachable atmosphere for lunch or dinner.
Popular waterside fish restaurant and shop known for fresh Cornish seafood, simple cooking and a relaxed modern setting near Truro.
Long-established Truro institution for traditional fish and chips, with restaurant seating and reliable portions in a casual setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining cost less than London, but summer stays and tourist areas raise prices. Local buses are reasonable, while fine dining and peak-season lodging cost more.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. In cafés, small change or no tip is normal.
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Most St Austell to Truro trains use the St Austell to Truro station pair. Use this guide to compare St Austell and Truro train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
St Austell is 1 km from St Austell city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at St Austell.
Wi-Fi is available at St Austell.
Ticket office support is available at St Austell.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St Austell: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St Austell: Bike Parking.
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.
Truro has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Truro.
Wi-Fi is available at Truro.
Ticket office support is available at Truro.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Truro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Truro: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Truro: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms 1 & 2 from the main road side buildings. Access to platform 3 via the footbridges and level crossing. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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 toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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