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Outbound fromColchester to St Austell by train
It takes an average of 7h 9m to travel from Colchester to St Austell by train, over a distance of around 269 miles (433 km). There are normally 14 trains per day travelling from Colchester to St Austell and tickets for this journey start from £117.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:02 | |
| Departure station | Colchester | |
| Arrival station | St Austell | |
| Journey time | From 5h 27m | |
| Distance | 269 miles (433 km) | |
| Frequency | 14 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £117.20 | |
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Take the train from Colchester to St Austell in 5 hours 27 minutes
If you want to travel from Colchester to St Austell by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Colchester to St Austell by train to take around 7 hours 9 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 5 hours 27 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 14 trains per day running on this route, which spans 269 miles (433 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to St Austell. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or CrossCountry. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Colchester to St Austell start from £117.20 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Colchester to St Austell
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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 Colchester 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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