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Outbound fromCarlisle to St Austell by train
It takes an average of 12h 4m to travel from Carlisle to St Austell by train, over a distance of around 324 miles (521 km). There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from Carlisle to St Austell and tickets for this journey start from £55.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:35 | |
| Departure station | Carlisle | |
| Arrival station | St Austell | |
| Journey time | From 8h 16m | |
| Distance | 324 miles (521 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £55.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Carlisle to St Austell in 8 hours 16 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Carlisle to St Austell? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 12 hours 4 minutes to travel the 324 miles (521 km) from Carlisle to St Austell by train, although you can get there in as little as 8 hours 16 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 11 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to St Austell. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Carlisle to St Austell in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £55.20. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to St Austell by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Carlisle to St Austell
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