The cheapest and fastest trains from St Erth station (SER) to St Ives station (SIV)
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
11 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
5 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Erth station (SER) to St Ives station (SIV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Erth station (SER) to St Ives station (SIV) will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 5 trains that leave St Erth station (SER) for St Ives station (SIV) 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 5 km distance in an average of 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 13 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 Erth station (SER) to St Ives station (SIV) train times
The table below shows live departures for St Erth station (SER) to St Ives station (SIV) trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:18 St Erth station (SER) | 0h10 | 08:28 St Ives station (SIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Erth station (SER) to St Ives station (SIV)
Trains from St Erth station (SER) to St Ives station (SIV) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:50, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 5 km distance in 10m.
Distance 5 km |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 06:50 |
Last train 20:20 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from St Erth station (SER) to St Ives station (SIV) trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between St Erth station (SER) and St Ives station (SIV) 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: St Erth station (SER) to St Ives station (SIV) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Erth station (SER) to St Ives station (SIV) 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 station (SIV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in St Erth station (SER) and St Ives station (SIV)
- Opening hours: Sunday Closed Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 07:15 - 15:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” There is step free access from the station car parks to the platforms. There is no step free access between platforms 1 and 2. There is a stepped footbridge connecting these platforms. For arrivals from Penzance there is level access from the platform and to the St Ives branch platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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
- Toilets Location: Ticket office
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Approach to ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of 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
