The cheapest and fastest trains from Torquay to St Austell
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Torquay to St Austell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Torquay to St Austell will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
To travel from Torquay to St Austell you need to make at least one change.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Torquay to St Austell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Torquay to St Austell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 90 km
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2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Torquay to St Austell train times
The table below shows live departures for Torquay to St Austell trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 00:02 Torquay | 6h46 | 06:48 St Austell | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:10 Torquay | 2h29 | 08:39 St Austell | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:10 Torquay | 2h30 | 09:40 St Austell | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:50 Torquay | 2h25 | 10:15 St Austell | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:33 Torquay | 2h08 | 10:41 St Austell | 1 change |
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Why should you book Torquay to St Austell trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Torquay to St Austell.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Rail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Torquay to St Austell.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Torquay to St Austell.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Torquay to St Austell
Trains from Torquay to St Austell run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 05:53 |
Last train 21:13 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Torquay to St Austell trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Torquay and St Austell from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Torquay to St Austell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Torquay to St Austell 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 St Austell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Torquay and St Austell
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, located adjacent to the station.
- On the Rocks
- The Elephant Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- The Grand Hotel
- The Imperial Torquay
- Hampton by Hilton Torquay
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms are accessible via lifts and ramps.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- 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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