1,000+ travel companies
1,000+ travel companies
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
4.942K ratings
Google Play
4.6136K reviews
The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to St Ives
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£100
Average price
£112
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 24 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
384 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to St Ives is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to St Ives will cost around £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £100.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Brighton for St Ives every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 384 km distance in an average of 7 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
04:567h33
Brighton12:29St Ives
£1001One-way
0 changes
08:147h15
Brighton15:29St Ives
£1241One-way
0 changes
08:147h15
Brighton15:29St Ives
£1241One-way
0 changes
04:567h33
Brighton12:29St Ives
£1001One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Brighton to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 384 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£99 Average Price | £114 Average Price | £66 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 24m Average total duration 12h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Brighton to St Ives train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 19:41
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:56 Brighton | 7h33 | 12:29 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:14 Brighton | 7h15 | 15:29 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Brighton to St Ives by train, coach or flight
Wed
05 Nov
05 Nov
Thu
06 Nov
06 Nov
Fri
07 Nov
07 Nov
Sat
08 Nov
08 Nov
Sun
09 Nov
09 Nov
Mon
10 Nov
10 Nov
Tue
11 Nov
11 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to St Ives
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Brighton to St Ives run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £24
Distance 384 km |
Average train duration 6h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 14m |
First train 05:51 |
Last train 21:39 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £24
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Thameslink from Brighton to St Ives trainsGreat Western Rail, Thameslink trains will get you between Brighton and St Ives from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 14m
Cheapest Price
£39
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 48m
Cheapest Price
£314
Thameslink frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Brighton to St Ives train
FAQs: Travel by train from Brighton to St Ives easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton to St Ives.
The train distance from Brighton to St Ives is 384 km.
Booking trains from Brighton to St Ives in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Brighton to St Ives covers a distance of 384 km and takes approximately 7h 14m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Brighton to St Ives can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £39, while the average price tends to be around £99.
To get from Brighton to St Ives, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to St Ives is by flight, costing approximately £24.
The train station in Brighton that goes to St Ives is Brighton station (BTN), and it arrives at St Ives station (SIV).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brighton to St Ives.
Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to St Ives.
The first train from Brighton to St Ives leaves at 5:51.
The last train from Brighton to St Ives departs at 21:39.
Trains from Brighton to St Ives run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Brighton to St Ives.
There is no night train service from Brighton to St Ives.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and St Ives
Brighton
St Ives
The major train station for departures in Brighton is Brighton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brighton for your trip from Brighton to St Ives.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
8Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
Dining
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- £0.50
Hotel
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main concourse
Car Rental
- Enterprise
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transport options for Brighton
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main road.
Dining
- Domino's Pizza
- Salt and Charcoal
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- £0.50
Hotel
- Travelodge Brighton
- ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
- Jurys Inn Brighton
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Brighton and Lewes
Public transport options for London Road (Brighton)
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern services
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in St Ives is St Ives. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at St Ives for your journey to St Ives from Brighton.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday - Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Parking
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free acccess to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for St Ives
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Malakoff bus stop, the Terrace
Most popular train connections from Brighton
More options for your journey from Brighton to St Ives
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from St Ives and Brighton
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
