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Tate St Ives
Seafront gallery showing modern and contemporary art, with changing exhibitions and dramatic views over Porthmeor Beach.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Coventry to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Coventry to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £305.
Distance: 369 km
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7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 39m Average total duration 13h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coventry to St Ives
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Coventry to St Ives run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:25, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 369 km distance in 7h 0m.
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
Coach from £24
Distance 369 km |
Average train duration 7h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 0m |
First train 6:25 |
Last train 22:26 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
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
Coach from £24
Train companies: Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Coventry to St Ives trainsCross Country, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Coventry and St Ives from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
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Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 24m
Cheapest Price
£347
Avanti West Coast frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 49m
Cheapest Price
£315
Cross Country frequency
8 a day
West Midlands Trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 54m
West Midlands Trains frequency
2 a day
Complete guide to St Ives
Things to do in St Ives
Discover the best of St Ives — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect St Ives trip today.
- Must visit
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Former artists’ studio and home of Barbara Hepworth, featuring sculptures displayed in the garden and preserved rooms.
- Recommended
St Ives Museum
Local museum covering fishing, mining, art and maritime life, with varied exhibits that explain St Ives past.
- Must visit
St Ives Harbour
Compact harbour area with beaches, boats, galleries and winding lanes; ideal for soaking up the town’s atmosphere.
- Must visit
Porthmeor Beach
Sheltered beach and promenade beneath Tate St Ives, loved for surfing, sunsets and easy access to the coast path.
- Recommended
The Island
Headland path and grassy viewpoint above the beaches, popular for sea views, picnics and watching the sunset.
Cornish Pasty
Cornish pasty is a baked pastry with beef, potato, swede and onion. It is Cornwall’s best-known portable meal and strongly tied to local mining history.
Stargazy Pie
Stargazy pie is a traditional Cornish fish pie, usually with pilchards baked under pastry with the fish heads showing. It is a famous local winter speciality.
- Gluten-free
Cornish Sardines
Cornish sardines, often called pilchards locally, are a signature catch of Cornwall. They are prized for their freshness and long fishing heritage.
St Ives Bakery
Popular traditional bakery for Cornish pasties, pies and sweet treats. A dependable stop for classic local food in casual surroundings.
Porthminster Beach Cafe
Harbourside seafood restaurant known for fresh local fish and shellfish. Relaxed modern setting with strong views over St Ives harbour.
Porthgwidden Beach Cafe
Established seafood restaurant by the harbour, focused on local catch, oysters and crab. Smart but approachable atmosphere.
Pound sterling (£)
St Ives is pricier than many UK seaside towns, especially in summer. Hotels, seafood meals and parking add up, though buses and simple cafés can keep costs manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food, pasties or a simple café meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino or flat white.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and spare change is fine in cafés.
Transport for Cornwall
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- £2
- Day pass
- £5
To the city centre
St Ives railway station -> St Ives Bus Station
- Distance
- 0.7 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Buy bus tickets on the bus by cash or contactless, or in the Transport for Cornwall app.
- Transport for Cornwall Tap & Cap caps adult contactless bus spend, but under-19s should not use it because it only recognises adult fares.
FAQs: Coventry to St Ives train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry to St Ives by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Ives, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Coventry to St Ives can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £50, while the average price tends to be around £51.
The train journey from Coventry to St Ives covers a distance of 369 km and takes approximately 7h 0m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Coventry to St Ives is 369 km.
The first train from Coventry to St Ives leaves at 6:25.
The last train from Coventry to St Ives departs at 22:26.
Trains from Coventry to St Ives run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Coventry to St Ives.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Coventry to St Ives.
To get from Coventry to St Ives, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Coventry to St Ives.
The train station in Coventry that goes to St Ives is Coventry station (COV), and it arrives at St Ives station (SIV).
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to St Ives is by coach, costing approximately £24.
Booking trains from Coventry 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 Coventry to St Ives offers varied scenery, with views of the rolling countryside, charming villages, and, as you approach St Ives, picturesque coastal landscapes.
A day trip from Coventry to St Ives is not feasible as the travel duration is 7h 0m and exceeds the 120-minute limit. The service frequency is 5 per day for trains, and the distance is 369 km.
In St Ives, you can take a scenic walk along the South West Coast Path for breathtaking coastal views and wildlife spotting. Enjoy a boat trip to Seal Island to see seals in their natural habitat. Visit the St Ives Museum for insights into local history and culture, or participate in an art workshop to create your own masterpiece. Explore vibrant markets for unique crafts and local produce. Don't miss Tate St Ives for modern art, the Barbara Hepworth Museum for stunning sculptures, the picturesque St Ives Harbour, Porthmeor Beach for surfing and sunbathing, and The Leach Pottery for traditional pottery techniques.
To fully enjoy St Ives, a visit of 2 to 3 days is ideal, allowing time to explore its beaches, art galleries, and local cuisine.
Yes, you can take the train from Coventry to St Ives.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Coventry and St Ives
Most Coventry to St Ives trains use the Coventry to St Ives station pair. Use this guide to compare Coventry and St Ives train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Coventry
Arrival train stations in St Ives
Which Coventry station do trains to St Ives leave from?
Trains from Coventry to St Ives leave from Coventry. The station is 1 km from Coventry city centre at Coventry station, Station Square, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2GT.
CoventryCoventry station, Station Square, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2GT
City-centre transport
Getting to Coventry from Coventry city centre
Bus87 · 2m · £2 · every ~2 min
Coventry train station facilities and services
Coventry has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Coventry.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Coventry. ATMs are available at Coventry.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Coventry. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Coventry: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Coventry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Tile HillTile Hill station, Cromwall Lane, Tile Hill, West Midlands, CV4 8AS
City-centre transport
Getting to Tile Hill from Coventry city centre
Tile Hill is 5 km from Coventry city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainNorthampton - Birmingham New Street, London Euston - Birmingham New Street, Rugby - Birmingham New Street, Coventry - Birmingham New Street, London Euston - Walsall, Milton Keynes Central - Birmingham New Street · 6m · £2 · every ~4 min
Bus14, 18, 14A, 18A · 23m · every ~18 min
188 · 30m · £2 · every ~3 min
Tile Hill train station facilities and services
Tile Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tile Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tile Hill: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Tile Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tile Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the paved area outside the Ticket Office, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which St Ives station do trains from Coventry arrive at?
Trains from Coventry to St Ives arrive at St Ives. St Ives is 1 km from St Ives city centre.
St IvesSt Ives station, Station Road, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BP
City-centre transport
Getting to St Ives from St Ives city centre
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesMalakoff bus stop, the Terrace
St Ives train station facilities and services
St Ives has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at St Ives.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at St Ives.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St Ives.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St Ives: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at St Ives: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St Ives: 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.
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