- Must visit
Tate St Ives
Seafront gallery showing modern and contemporary art, with changing exhibitions and dramatic views over Porthmeor Beach.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Erth 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 Erth to St Ives will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Thu 05 Nov, we found 22 trains from St Erth to St Ives, including 22 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 6 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 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.
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Trains from St Erth to St Ives run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 6 km distance in 10m.
Distance 6 km |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 7:02 |
Last train 22:48 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from St Erth to St Ives.
The table below shows live departures for St Erth to St Ives trains for today, Wednesday 4 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:06 St Erth | 0h12 | 7:18 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:50 St Erth | 0h13 | 8:03 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:38 St Erth | 0h11 | 8:49 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:38 St Erth | 0h10 | 9:48 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:18 St Erth | 0h11 | 10:29 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:48 St Erth | 0h10 | 10:58 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:19 St Erth | 0h10 | 11:29 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:48 St Erth | 0h10 | 11:58 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:18 St Erth | 0h11 | 12:29 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:48 St Erth | 0h10 | 12:58 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:19 St Erth | 0h10 | 13:29 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:48 St Erth | 0h10 | 13:58 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:18 St Erth | 0h11 | 14:29 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:48 St Erth | 0h10 | 14:58 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:19 St Erth | 0h11 | 15:30 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:49 St Erth | 0h10 | 15:59 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:19 St Erth | 0h10 | 16:29 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:48 St Erth | 0h11 | 16:59 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:18 St Erth | 0h10 | 17:28 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:49 St Erth | 0h11 | 18:00 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:19 St Erth | 0h10 | 18:29 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:50 St Erth | 0h11 | 19:01 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:20 St Erth | 0h10 | 19:30 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:50 St Erth | 0h11 | 20:01 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:20 St Erth | 0h10 | 20:30 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:50 St Erth | 0h11 | 21:01 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:20 St Erth | 0h10 | 21:30 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:30 St Erth | 0h11 | 22:41 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
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Discover the best of St Ives — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect St Ives trip today.
Seafront gallery showing modern and contemporary art, with changing exhibitions and dramatic views over Porthmeor Beach.
Former artists’ studio and home of Barbara Hepworth, featuring sculptures displayed in the garden and preserved rooms.
Local museum covering fishing, mining, art and maritime life, with varied exhibits that explain St Ives past.
Compact harbour area with beaches, boats, galleries and winding lanes; ideal for soaking up the town’s atmosphere.
Sheltered beach and promenade beneath Tate St Ives, loved for surfing, sunsets and easy access to the coast path.
Headland path and grassy viewpoint above the beaches, popular for sea views, picnics and watching the sunset.
Cornish pasty is a baked pastry with beef, potato, swede and onion. It is Cornwall’s best-known portable meal and strongly tied to local mining history.
Stargazy pie is a traditional Cornish fish pie, usually with pilchards baked under pastry with the fish heads showing. It is a famous local winter speciality.
Cornish sardines, often called pilchards locally, are a signature catch of Cornwall. They are prized for their freshness and long fishing heritage.
Popular traditional bakery for Cornish pasties, pies and sweet treats. A dependable stop for classic local food in casual surroundings.
Harbourside seafood restaurant known for fresh local fish and shellfish. Relaxed modern setting with strong views over St Ives harbour.
Established seafood restaurant by the harbour, focused on local catch, oysters and crab. Smart but approachable atmosphere.
St Ives is pricier than many UK seaside towns, especially in summer. Hotels, seafood meals and parking add up, though buses and simple cafés can keep costs manageable.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and spare change is fine in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Erth 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.

Most St Erth to St Ives trains use the St Erth to St Ives station pair. Use this guide to compare St Erth and St Ives train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
St Erth is 1 km from St Erth city centre. Public transport options include:
St Erth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at St Erth.
Wi-Fi is available at St Erth.
Ticket office support is available at St Erth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St Erth: Parking, WC.
Available at St Erth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at St Erth: 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.
St Ives has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at St Ives.
Wi-Fi is available at St Ives.
Ticket office support is available at St Ives.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St Ives: Parking, Taxis.
Available at St Ives: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at St Ives: 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.
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