The average train between Chester and St. Austell takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 Chester and St. Austell. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:56 PM which arrives into St. Austell at 2:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to St. Austell. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at St. Austell station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Chester to St. Austell train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to St. Austell train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at St Austell station.
Book your Chester to St. Austell train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester and St. Austell is 342.1 km. The road distance is 527 km.
You can take a train from Chester to St Austell via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Plymouth in around 7h 22m.