The average train between Colchester and St. Austell takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 Colchester and St. Austell. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:00 PM which arrives into St. Austell at 1:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Colchester to St. Austell? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to St. Austell. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at St Austell station via Stratford (London) station and Totnes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Colchester to St. Austell train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to St. Austell train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Austell station.
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The distance between Colchester and St. Austell is 431.9 km. The road distance is 484 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to St Austell via Stratford, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 6h 56m.