St Austell to Reading by train

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Overview: trains from St Austell to Reading

Find the key information for travelling by train from St Austell to Reading, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:53 View journey
Last train 22:51 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 3hr 31m View journey
Distance (km) 295
Trains / day 37 View all
Cheapest journey AU$134.32 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 9m
Train operators 3

Going from St Austell to Reading by train

About to set off from St Austell to Reading by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of a train ticket between St Austell and Reading

The cheapest ticket price along this route is AU$134.32. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 5 and a half months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Train schedule for travel between St Austell and Reading

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 37 trains make this journey of 295 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from St Austell is at 05:53 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:51.

During the weekend, 07:05 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:19 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 10 minutes.

St Austell to Reading distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 295 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 3 hours and 31 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between St Austell and Reading?

You can start planning and booking your trip between St Austell and Reading 5 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your trip to Reading

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Reading.

FAQs about the train journey from St Austell to Reading

Want to know more about your journey from St Austell to Reading? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between St Austell and Reading covers 295 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.