The average train between Birmingham and St. Austell takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to St. Austell. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Birmingham and St. Austell. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:12 PM which arrives into St. Austell at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to St. Austell. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at St. Austell station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Birmingham to St. Austell train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to St. Austell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at St Austell station.
Book your Birmingham to St. Austell train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Birmingham and St. Austell is 310.3 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to St Austell via Plymouth in around 4h 56m.