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Great Western Railway

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St Austell to St Helens Central by train

First train

05:53

Last train

22:47

Departure station

St Austell

Arrival station

St Helens Central

Journey time

From 6h 28m

Distance

232 miles (374 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales

Take the train from St Austell to St Helens Central in 6 hours 28 minutes

If you want to travel from St Austell to St Helens Central by train, you've come to the right place.

You can expect the journey from St Austell to St Helens Central by train to take around 8 hours 33 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 6 hours 28 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 0 trains per day running on this route, which spans 232 miles (374 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to St Helens Central. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

Train tickets from St Austell to St Helens Central are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

Ready to book? Start your search for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information, including money-saving tips, or check our timetable above where you can view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from St Austell to St Helens Central

Want to know more about your journey from St Austell to St Helens Central? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What is the fastest train from St Austell to St Helens Central?

The fastest trains from St Austell to St Helens Central can cover the distance of 232 miles (374 km) in as little as 6 hours and 28 minutes.

Is there a direct train from St Austell to St Helens Central?

No, you can’t travel from St Austell to St Helens Central on a direct train, you’ll need to make at least 2 changes during the journey.

How far is St Helens Central from St Austell by train?

The distance from St Austell to St Helens Central is around 232 miles (374 km). When you travel between them by train, the fastest journey time takes 6 hours and 28 minutes.

What is the best way to get from St Austell to St Helens Central?

The best way to get from St Austell to St Helens Central is by taking a train. Trains offer a quick, comfortable journey taking just 6 hours and 28 minutes on the quickest services, with frequent departures throughout the day.

Cheap train tickets from St Austell to St Helens Central

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Consider a Season Ticket

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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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