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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to St Ives
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter 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 Exeter to St Ives will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 3 trains that leave Exeter for St Ives every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 32 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Exeter to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 150 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£23 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Exeter to St Ives train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to St Ives trains for tomorrow, Monday 12 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:37 Exeter | 3h26 | 07:03 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:46 Exeter | 3h12 | 10:58 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:26 Exeter | 3h32 | 11:58 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter to St Ives
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Exeter to St Ives run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 04:10 |
Last train 21:37 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Exeter to St Ives trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Exeter and St Ives from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Exeter to St Ives train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter and St Ives
Wifi
Shopping
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Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
WifiShoppingParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- 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: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday - Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Malakoff bus stop, the Terrace
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