The average train between St. Austell and Manchester takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h. There is a train service every few hours from St. Austell to Manchester. 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 hourly between St. Austell and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St. Austell is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Manchester at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from St. Austell to Manchester? 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 St. Austell to Manchester. However, there are services departing from St. Austell station and arriving at Manchester station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
St. Austell to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Austell station.
St. Austell to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your St. Austell to Manchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between St. Austell and Manchester is 389.9 km. The road distance is 541 km.
You can take a train from St Austell to Manchester Piccadilly via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 15m.