The cheapest and fastest trains from Torquay station (TQY) to St Austell station (SAU)
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
2 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Torquay station (TQY) to St Austell station (SAU) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Torquay station (TQY) to St Austell station (SAU) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 1 trains that leave Torquay station (TQY) for St Austell station (SAU) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 13 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Torquay station (TQY) to St Austell station (SAU)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Torquay station (TQY) to St Austell station (SAU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 89 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£22 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Torquay station (TQY) to St Austell station (SAU) train times
The table below shows live departures for Torquay station (TQY) to St Austell station (SAU) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:56 Torquay station (TQY) | 2h13 | 12:09 St Austell station (SAU) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Torquay station (TQY) to St Austell station (SAU)
Trains from Torquay station (TQY) to St Austell station (SAU) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 09:56, the last at 09:56. The fastest train covers the 89 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 89 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 09:56 |
Last train 09:56 |
Train companies: Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Torquay station (TQY) to St Austell station (SAU) trainsCross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Torquay station (TQY) and St Austell station (SAU) from £16. 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 station (TQY) to St Austell station (SAU) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Torquay station (TQY) to St Austell station (SAU) 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 station (SAU), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Torquay station (TQY) and St Austell station (SAU)
- 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
