Bus from Lostwithiel to St Austell
4 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 07:26, last bus 18:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to St Austell as of 15:50
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lostwithiel, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~35 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 08:06 | 18:40 | The Royal Talbot (opp) | Asda (W-bound) | Lanlivery, Penpillick, St Blazey, St Blazey Gate, St Blazey, St Blazey Gate & 5 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 504, 271, G4
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | National Express | ~25 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 17:40 | 17:40 | The Royal Talbot (opp) | Bus Station (Stand E) | St Blazey & St Blazey Gate |
| 271 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:26 | 07:26 | The Royal Talbot (opp) | Penwinnick Road (NW-bound) | Lanlivery, Penpillick, St Blazey, St Blazey Gate & St Blazey |
| G4 | Gorran & District Community Bus | ~20 min | 1 | Mondays only | 16:50 | 16:50 | The Royal Talbot (opp) | South Street (SW-bound) | St Blazey |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lostwithiel on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 28 bus, 504 bus, 271 bus or G4 bus timetable.
Fares from Lostwithiel to St Austell
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 28 (Go Cornwall Bus)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lostwithiel to St Austell?
4 routes run directly from Lostwithiel to St Austell: the 28 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 504 (National Express), the 271 (Go Cornwall Bus), the G4 (Gorran & District Community Bus). The most frequent is the 28, 6 times each weekday — board at The Royal Talbot (opp) and get off at Asda (W-bound), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lostwithiel to St Austell?
Around 35 minutes on the 28, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Lanlivery, Penpillick, St Blazey, St Blazey Gate and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lostwithiel to St Austell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:26 and the last around 18:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lostwithiel to St Austell?
An adult single from Lostwithiel to St Austell is £3.00 on the 28 (Go Cornwall Bus), from The Royal Talbot (opp) to Asda (W-bound); an adult return is £6.00. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.