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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from St Austell to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, while a flight costs an average of £585.
Distance: 310 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£43 Average Price Cheapest | £135 Average Price | £585 Average Price | £62 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from St Austell to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from St Austell to Birmingham:
A coach is £93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Austell to Birmingham costing on average £135.
A coach is £543 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Austell to Birmingham costing on average £585.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 15m.
Coach takes on average 8h 9m.
Tickets start at around £43 compared to roughly £62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £19. The journey takes 7h 39m versus 4h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Birmingham from St Austell by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from St Austell to Birmingham is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from St Austell to Birmingham:
A coach is £93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Austell to Birmingham costing on average £135.
A coach is £543 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Austell to Birmingham costing on average £585.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 15m.
Coach takes on average 8h 9m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Austell and Birmingham as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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