4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to St Ives
Cheapest price
£100
Average price
£176
Fastest journey
7 h 38 m
Average duration
7 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
405 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester 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 Leicester to St Ives will cost around £176 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £100.
Of the 2 trains that leave Leicester 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 405 km distance in an average of 7 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 42 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, coach and flight for Leicester to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £269.
Distance: 405 km
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6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration Fastest 5h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to St Ives train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to St Ives trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:50 Leicester | 7h39 | 15:29 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 28 November | |||||
| 04:47 Leicester | 7h42 | 12:29 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to St Ives
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Trains from Leicester to St Ives run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 405 km distance in 7h 10m.
Distance 405 km |
Average train duration 6h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 10m |
First train 05:54 |
Last train 21:37 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Leicester to St Ives trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Leicester and St Ives from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leicester to St Ives train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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 Leicester and St Ives
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
WifiParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityHotel
Lost 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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