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St Austell to Reading Train prices and times

Looking to travel from St Austell to Reading? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as US$46.72, with average prices for this route around US$46.72.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
05:53 3h 37m, Direct St Austell	09:30 Reading	Find Tickets
06:57 4h 1m, Direct St Austell	10:58 Reading	Find Tickets
08:05 3h 54m, Direct St Austell	11:59 Reading	Find Tickets
09:11 3h 47m, Direct St Austell	12:58 Reading	Find Tickets
09:46 4h 17m, Changes required St Austell	14:03 Reading	Find Tickets
10:46 4h 18m, Changes required St Austell	15:04 Paris	Find Tickets

St Austell to Reading Train Route Details

First train

05:53

Last train

22:47

Departure station

St Austell

Arrival station

Reading

Journey time

3h 37m

Distance

295 km

Price

US$46.72*

Train operators

Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from St Austell to Reading

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from St Austell to Reading during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from St Austell to Reading, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from St Austell to Reading ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from St Austell to Reading more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Austell to Reading train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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St Austell to Reading Train prices and times

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