St Austell to Exeter by train

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Overview: trains from St Austell to Exeter

Find the key information for travelling by train from St Austell to Exeter, 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 05:56 View journey
Last train 22:51 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 52m View journey
Distance (km) 99
Trains / day 54 View all
Cheapest journey CA$18.20 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 5m
Train operators 4

St Austell to Exeter by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from St Austell to Exeter? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 99 kilometres.

Cost of a train ticket between St Austell and Exeter

The cheapest ticket price along this route is CA$18.20. 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 Exeter

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 54 trains make this journey of 99 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from St Austell is at 05:56 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:51.

During the weekend, 07:22 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:19 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 9 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from St Austell to Exeter

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 52 minutes, spanning 99 kilometres in total.

How early can you book train tickets between St Austell and Exeter?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Maximising your travels to Exeter

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Exeter.

FAQs about the train journey from St Austell to Exeter

Want to know more about your journey from St Austell to Exeter? 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 Exeter spans 99 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.