What is the cheapest way to get from St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge?

The cheapest way to get from St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge?

The fastest way to get from St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between St. Austell and Cheddar Gorge?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Austell station to Cheddar Gorge. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Tweentown via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between St. Austell and Cheddar Gorge?

No, there is no direct train from St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge. However, there are services departing from St Austell and arriving at Weston-super-Mare via Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge?

The distance between St. Austell and Cheddar Gorge is 161 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.

How do I travel from St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge without a car?

The best way to get from St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £120 - £190.

How long does it take to get from St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge bus from?

St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge train from?

St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Austell station.

Train or bus from St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge?

The best way to get from St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge bus arrive?

St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge train arrive?

St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge.

Where can I stay near Cheddar Gorge?

There are 2537+ hotels available in Cheddar Gorge.

St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Austell to Tauntontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Taunton to Weston-super-Maretrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 47m
£123–189
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus 404
7h 15m
£28–45
Drive 129.5 mi
1. Drive from St. Austell to Cheddar Gorgecar 129.5 mi
2h 35m
£33–47
Train, line 126 bus
1. Take the train from St Austell to Weston-super-Maretrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the bus from Station Approach to Tweentownbus 126
4h 57m
£66–117

St. Austell to Cheddar Gorge by bus and foot

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Distance: 160.4 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between St. Austell, England and Cheddar Gorge, England?

You can take a train from St Austell to Cheddar Gorge via Taunton and Weston-super-Mare in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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