The cheapest and fastest trains from Penzance to St Ives
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penzance 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 Penzance to St Ives will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 2 trains that leave Penzance 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 11 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 28 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 Penzance to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penzance to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 11 km
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£7 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Penzance to St Ives train times
The table below shows live departures for Penzance to St Ives trains for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:50 Penzance | 0h42 | 09:32 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:15 Penzance | 0h48 | 11:03 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:50 Penzance | 0h44 | 11:34 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:17 Penzance | 0h46 | 12:03 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penzance to St Ives
Trains from Penzance to St Ives run on average 7 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 23m.
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 05:40 |
Last train 22:48 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Penzance to St Ives trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Penzance and St Ives from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Penzance to St Ives train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penzance 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Penzance and St Ives
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 20:10 Saturday 06:15 - 18:10 Sunday 08:45 - 17:30
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platforms. 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 can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Shoreline bed and breakfast by the sea
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The Bus Station adjacent to the station
- 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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