The cheapest and fastest trains from Totnes to St Austell
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Totnes 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 Totnes to St Austell will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 2 trains that leave Totnes for St Austell every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 46 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.




Live departures
Totnes to St Austell train times
The table below shows live departures for Totnes to St Austell trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:53 Totnes | 2h46 | 07:39 St Austell | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:14 Totnes | 1h27 | 08:41 St Austell | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Totnes to St Austell
Trains from Totnes to St Austell run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 22:47 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Totnes to St Austell trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Totnes and St Austell from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Totnes to St Austell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Totnes 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 Totnes and St Austell
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is pay & display, with a fee of £5.
- Signal Box Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Royal Seven Stars Hotel
- The Great Grubb Bed & Breakfast
- The Steam Packet Inn
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms accessible via footbridge with lifts
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi services available 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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