The average train between Cheltenham and St. Austell takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and St. Austell. The earliest departure is at 8:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 8:52 PM which arrives into St. Austell at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to St. Austell. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at St. Austell station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Cheltenham to St. Austell train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to St. Austell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at St Austell station.
Book your Cheltenham to St. Austell train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cheltenham and St. Austell is 255.6 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to St Austell via Plymouth in around 4h 17m.