The average train between Preston and St. Austell takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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 Preston and St. Austell. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into St. Austell at 12:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Preston 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 Preston to St. Austell. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at St. Austell station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Preston to St. Austell train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to St. Austell train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at St Austell station.
Book your Preston to St. Austell train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Preston and St. Austell is 405.8 km. The road distance is 575 km.
You can take a train from Preston to St Austell via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth in around 7h 39m.