How to get from St Austell to Plymouth

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What is the best way to travel from St Austell to Plymouth?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Plymouth from St Austell. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
1h 5m
£3
£3
2
Train
0h 56m
£13
£19
6

What is the cheapest way to reach Plymouth from St Austell?

You can reach Plymouth with just £3 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Tuesday
from £3
Wednesday
Thursday
from £3
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    10:35
    St Austell
    St. Austell Central Station
    11:50
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    21:50
    St Austell
    St. Austell Central Station
    22:55
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3

    • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • CrossCountry
    0h 57m
    0
    07:23
    St Austell
    St. Austell Central Station
    08:20
    Plymouth
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £13
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 56m
    0
    05:53
    St Austell
    St. Austell Central Station
    06:49
    Plymouth
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £21
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 9m
    0
    06:34
    St Austell
    St. Austell Central Station
    07:43
    Plymouth
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £21
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 8m
    0
    06:58
    St Austell
    St. Austell Central Station
    08:06
    Plymouth
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £21

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    10:35
    St Austell
    St. Austell Central Station
    11:50
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    21:50
    St Austell
    St. Austell Central Station
    22:55
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3

What are the fastest trips from St Austell to Plymouth?

You can get to Plymouth from St Austell in just 0h 56m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR). But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Tuesday
from 0h 56m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 1h 5m
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 56m
    0
    05:53
    St Austell
    St. Austell Central Station
    06:49
    Plymouth
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £21
  • CrossCountry
    0h 57m
    0
    07:23
    St Austell
    St. Austell Central Station
    08:20
    Plymouth
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £13
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 8m
    0
    06:58
    St Austell
    St. Austell Central Station
    08:06
    Plymouth
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £21
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 9m
    0
    06:34
    St Austell
    St. Austell Central Station
    07:43
    Plymouth
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £21

    • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    21:50
    St Austell
    St. Austell Central Station
    22:55
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    10:35
    St Austell
    St. Austell Central Station
    11:50
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    21:50
    St Austell
    St. Austell Central Station
    22:55
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    10:35
    St Austell
    St. Austell Central Station
    11:50
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from St Austell to Plymouth

What are the most popular stations in St Austell and Plymouth?

In St Austell, you will usually depart from St. Austell Central Station, London Apprentice or Holmbush, while in Plymouth you will be arriving at Central Station, Coach Station or Devonport Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Plymouth from St Austell? With 4 connections between 3 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between St Austell and Plymouth, you can pay as low as £3 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Great Western Railway (GWR): you will get to Plymouth in just 0h 56m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting St Austell and Plymouth are National Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in St Austell and Plymouth is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Pentewan or to Torpoint, and look at flights from Cornwall Airport Newquay, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from St Austell to Plymouth?

The most popular companies between St Austell and Plymouth, are National Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry

All you need to know when you travel from St Austell to Plymouth

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from St Austell to Plymouth. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from St Austell to Plymouth

How can I reach Plymouth from St Austell?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Plymouth from St Austell.

How far is Plymouth from St Austell?

The distance between St Austell and Plymouth is 46.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between St Austell and Plymouth?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 8 kgs, and a flight 11 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from St Austell to Plymouth?

You can get to Plymouth with just £3 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from St Austell to Plymouth?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Plymouth in just 0h 56m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).

More routes to St Austell and to Plymouth

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to St Austell and to Plymouth. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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