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Outbound fromCardiff Central to St Austell by train
It takes an average of 4h 41m to travel from Cardiff Central to St Austell by train, over a distance of around 105 miles (169 km). There are normally 14 trains per day travelling from Cardiff Central to St Austell and tickets for this journey start from £70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:00 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | St Austell | |
| Journey time | From 4h 29m | |
| Distance | 105 miles (169 km) | |
| Frequency | 14 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £70 | |
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Travelling from Cardiff Central to St Austell by train
Looking to travel from Cardiff Central to St Austell by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours 41 minutes to travel from Cardiff Central to St Austell by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 29 minutes though. You'll usually find 14 trains per day running along the 105 miles (169 km) route between these two destinations. Once you're onboard, you can sit back and relax, as you won't need to make any changes on your way to St Austell. Great Western Railway are the main train operator on this route and will whisk you to St Austell in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Cardiff Central to St Austell in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £70.00.
Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.
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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to St Austell
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Cardiff Central to St Austell is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.