London to St Ives train with Great Western Rail
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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to St Ives
Cheapest price
£89
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
5 h 27 m
Average duration
5 h 33 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London 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 London to St Ives will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.
Of the 5 trains that leave London for St Ives every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 403 km distance in an average of 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 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 London to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£100 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest | £196 Average Price |
6h 17m average duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 19m average duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m average duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to St Ives train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G04826 · G05153 | On time 07:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h30 | 12:33 St Ives station (SIV) | 1 change | |
| G04830 · G05159 | On time 08:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h30 | 13:33 St Ives station (SIV) | 1 change | |
| G04832 · G05165 | On time 09:02 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h32 | 14:34 St Ives station (SIV) | 1 change | |
| G04836 · G05171 | On time 10:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h30 | 15:33 St Ives station (SIV) | 1 change | |
| G04839 · G05177 | On time 11:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h30 | 16:33 St Ives station (SIV) | 1 change | |
| G04843 · G05180 | On time 12:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h17 | 17:20 St Ives station (SIV) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to St Ives
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 403 km |
Average train duration 5h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 17m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains London to St Ives
Buy your official Great Western Rail and first_great_western train tickets to St Ives from London from £48 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular trip.
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.
Train information from London to St Ives with Great Western Rail:
- Average Duration: 5 h 17 min
- Cheapest Price: £48
Trains from London to St Ives
Great Western Railway provides train services from London to St Ives in Cornwall. Trains depart from Paddington Station almost hourly between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. There are also two overnight services on weekdays and one on Sundays. The majority of services include one change at St Erth in Cornwall. The average travel time for this journey is 5 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the departure and arrival station for trains from London to St Ives?
Departure Station: Paddington Station is a major railway and underground station in the heart of London, just to the north of Hyde Park. It can be reached via the underground on the Hammersmith and City Line, the Bakerloo line and the District and Circle lines. Travellers coming from Heathrow Airport can catch the Heathrow Express directly to Paddington Station.
Arrival Station: The train ride between St Erth and St Ives Railway Station is part of the Great Scenic Railways and boasts some of the most beautiful coastal views in the country. St Ives Railway Station is situated next to the coast. From there it is a pleasant 20-minute walk inland to the town centre.
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