The average train between Penrith and St. Austell takes 10h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 4 hours between Penrith and St. Austell. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:41 PM which arrives into St. Austell at 12:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 10h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Penrith 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 Penrith to St. Austell. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes station and arriving at St Austell station via Crewe station, Birmingham New Street station and Plymouth station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
Penrith to St. Austell train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to St. Austell train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Austell station.
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The distance between Penrith and St. Austell is 499.7 km. The road distance is 640 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to St Austell via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Plymouth in around 8h 44m.