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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to St. Austell is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to St. Austell is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £75.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to St. Austell station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bus Station via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at St Austell. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Reading to St. Austell?

The distance between Reading and St. Austell is 228 miles. The road distance is 209.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to St. Austell without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £60 - £120.

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

The train from Reading to St Austell takes 5h 59m including transfers and departs every two hours.

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

Reading to St. Austell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

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

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

Train or bus from Reading to St. Austell?

The best way to get from Reading to St. Austell is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Reading to St. Austell bus arrive?

Reading to St. Austell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Reading to St. Austell train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to St. Austell?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to St. Austell is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Reading to St. Austell.

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

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Where can I stay near St. Austell?

There are 3285+ hotels available in St. Austell.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to St Austelltrain London Paddington - Penzance
5h 59m
£60–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus 504
7h 16m
£32–47
Drive 208.1 mi
1. Drive from Reading to St. Austellcar 208.1 mi
4h 2m
£51–73

Reading to St. Austell by train

74Weekly Trains

5h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.1 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to St Austell every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 5h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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