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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to St. Austell is to bus which costs £10 - £27 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to St. Austell is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and St. Austell?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to St. Austell station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bus Station via Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and St. Austell?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at St Austell. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Exeter to St. Austell?

The distance between Exeter and St. Austell is 91 miles. The road distance is 74.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to St. Austell without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £13 - £120.

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

The train from Exeter St Davids to St Austell takes 2h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Exeter to St. Austell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

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

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

Train or bus from Exeter to St. Austell?

The best way to get from Exeter to St. Austell is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £13 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £27 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Exeter to St. Austell bus arrive?

Exeter to St. Austell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Exeter to St. Austell train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to St. Austell?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to St. Austell is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Exeter to St. Austell.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to St. Austell?

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Where can I stay near St. Austell?

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Exeter to St. Austell - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to St. Austell by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St AustellExeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
2h 16m
£13–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Plymouth Coach StationUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station404 / ...
3h 5m
£11–26
Drive 73.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to St. Austell73.8 mi
1h 19m
£19–27

Exeter to St. Austell by train

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Distance: 90.2 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to St Austell hourly. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station via Plymouth Coach Station in around 3h 5m.

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