The average train between Bristol and St. Austell takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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 hourly between Bristol and St. Austell. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:45 PM which arrives into St. Austell at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to St. Austell. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at St. Austell station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Bristol to St. Austell train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to St. Austell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at St Austell station.
Book your Bristol to St. Austell train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bristol and St. Austell is 196.5 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to St Austell via Plymouth in around 3h 24m.