The average train between Shrewsbury and St. Austell takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and St. Austell. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 6:59 PM which arrives into St. Austell at 9:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury to St. Austell. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at St. Austell station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Shrewsbury to St. Austell train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to St. Austell train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at St Austell station.
Book your Shrewsbury to St. Austell train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and St. Austell is 298.1 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to St Austell via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth in around 6h 53m.