The cheapest and fastest trains from St Austell to St Ives
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Austell 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 St Austell to St Ives will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 2 trains that leave St Austell 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 53 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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.




Live departures
St Austell to St Ives train times
The table below shows live departures for St Austell to St Ives trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:17 St Austell | 1h12 | 10:29 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Austell to St Ives
Trains from St Austell to St Ives run on average 7 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:32, the last at 21:29. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 06:32 |
Last train 21:29 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from St Austell to St Ives trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between St Austell and St Ives from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St Austell to St Ives train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Austell 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 St Austell and St Ives
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:50 - 19:00 Sunday 09:45 - 16:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- 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 both platforms via a liftbridge. 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 taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Self service Ticket Machine is located at the entrance to platform 2.
- 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 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: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: East bound buses go from the station carpark. Westbound and Newquay buses go from the bus 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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