Guildford to St Ives train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford to St Ives

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

£258

Average price

£258

Fastest journey

5 h 45 m

Average duration

6 h 2 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

364 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford 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 Guildford to St Ives will cost around £258 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £258.

Fast trains

To travel from Guildford to St Ives you need to make at least 2 changes.

First Great Western Service
07:286h01
Guildford
13:29St Ives
£2581One-way
2 changes
First Great Western Service
09:206h10
Guildford
15:30St Ives
£2581One-way
2 changes
First Great Western Service
11:435h45
Guildford
17:28St Ives
£2581One-way
2 changes
First Great Western Service
13:206h10
Guildford
19:30St Ives
£2581One-way
2 changes
First Great Western Service
14:206h10
Guildford
20:30St Ives
£2581One-way
2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and flight for Guildford to St Ives

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £92.

Distance: 364 km

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Flight

£92

Average Price

£42

Average Price

Cheapest

6h 18m

Average total duration

5h 48m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

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3h 0m

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Guildford to St Ives train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:52
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
first_great_western07:28 Guildford
6h01
13:29 St Ives2 changes
first_great_western08:14 Guildford
6h15
14:29 St Ives3 changes
first_great_western09:20 Guildford
6h10
15:30 St Ives2 changes
first_great_western10:27 Guildford
6h02
16:29 St Ives3 changes
first_great_western11:43 Guildford
5h45
17:28 St Ives2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Guildford to St Ives

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Trains from Guildford to St Ives run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £92 but you can travel from only £42 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 £42
Distance
364 km
Average train duration
5h 48m
Cheapest ticket price
£92
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
6h 41m
First train
06:47
Last train
23:24
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 £42

Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western from Guildford to St Ives trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Guildford and St Ives from £42. 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
6h 41m
Cheapest Price
£49
Great Western Rail frequency
5 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

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9h 8m
Cheapest Price
£168
South Western Railway frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

first_great_western

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 45m
Cheapest Price
£259
first_great_western frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Guildford to St Ives train

FAQs: Travel by train from Guildford 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 Guildford to St Ives.
FAQs
The train distance from Guildford to St Ives is 364 km.
Booking trains from Guildford 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 Guildford to St Ives covers a distance of 364 km and takes approximately 6h 41m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Guildford to St Ives can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £92, while the average price tends to be around £92.
The cheapest way to get from Guildford to St Ives is by flight, costing approximately £42.
The train station in Guildford that goes to St Ives is Guildford station (GLD), and it arrives at St Ives station (SIV).
The first train from Guildford to St Ives leaves at 6:47.
To get from Guildford to St Ives, you can choose from several travel options including train and flight.
The last train from Guildford to St Ives departs at 23:24.
Trains from Guildford to St Ives run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Guildford to St Ives.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Guildford to St Ives.
Yes, you can take the train from Guildford to St Ives.
There is no night train service from Guildford to St Ives.

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Important Stations and Airports in Guildford and St Ives

Guildford
St Ives
The major train station for departures in Guildford is Guildford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Guildford for your trip from Guildford to St Ives.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 22:00 Saturday 06:10 - 22:00 Sunday 06:20 - 22:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Smart Car Spaces
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team.
  • Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2)
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2, next to the subway ramp. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Car parks 1 & 2
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Guildford
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus lay-by in Station Forecourt off Walnut Tree Close.

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