Bus from St Austell to Newquay
3 direct routes · about 68 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 23:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newquay as of 11:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in St Austell, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~68 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 6 | 07:02 | 23:17 | South Street (SW-bound) | Crantock Street (E-bound) | Trewoon, Lanjeth, High Street, Foxhole, Nanpean, St Dennis & 5 more |
| 21A | Go Cornwall Bus | ~67 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 16:33 | South Street (SW-bound) | Crantock Street (E-bound) | Trewoon, Lanjeth, High Street, St Stephen, Menna, Brighton Cross & 6 more |
| SA3 | Stagecoach South West | ~74 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 16:53 | 16:53 | South Street (SW-bound) | East St. Post Office (E-bound) | Trewoon, Lanjeth, High Street, Foxhole, Nanpean, Currian Vale & 7 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in St Austell 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 21 bus, 21A bus or SA3 bus timetable.
Fares from St Austell to Newquay
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 21 and 21A (Go Cornwall Bus)
- £3.00 adult single on the SA3 (Stagecoach South West)
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 St Austell to Newquay?
3 routes run directly from St Austell to Newquay: the 21 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 21A (Go Cornwall Bus), the SA3 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 21, 9 times each weekday — board at South Street (SW-bound) and get off at Crantock Street (E-bound), about 68 minutes.
How long does the bus take from St Austell to Newquay?
Around 68 minutes on the 21, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Trewoon, Lanjeth, High Street, Foxhole and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from St Austell to Newquay?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 23:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from St Austell to Newquay?
Adult singles from St Austell to Newquay: £3.00 on the 21 and 21A (Go Cornwall Bus); £3.00 on the SA3 (Stagecoach South West). 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.