11:035h52St Ives16:55Birmingham£3041One-way1 change
18:045h50St Ives23:54Birmingham£3041One-way1 change
18:045h50St Ives23:54Birmingham£3041One-way1 change
11:035h52St Ives16:55Birmingham£3041One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for St Ives to Birmingham
The cheapest option from St Ives to Birmingham is coach, with an average price of £42. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from St Ives to Birmingham among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
Distance: 355 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£304 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest option |
5h 55m Average total duration Fastest option 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
St Ives to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for St Ives to Birmingham trains for today, Wednesday 8 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y15513 · W34583+ G01083 | On time 12:03 St Ives station (SIV) | 5h52 | 17:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
Y15532 · C48442+ G00723 | On time 13:03 St Ives station (SIV) | 5h51 | 18:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
Y15552 · W34593+ G00730 | On time 14:03 St Ives station (SIV) | 5h51 | 19:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
Y15572 · G15460+ G00735 | On time 15:03 St Ives station (SIV) | 5h52 | 20:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
Y15592 · W34598+ G00928 | On time 16:03 St Ives station (SIV) | 5h57 | 22:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
Y15622+ G66829 | On time 17:32 St Ives station (SIV) | 6h22 | 23:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Ives to Birmingham
Typically, there are 6 trains per day from St Ives to Birmingham, including direct trains, taking around 5h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £304 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 18:03. The fastest train covers the 355 km distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 355 km |
Average train duration 5h 25m |
Lowest ticket price £304 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 50m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 18:03 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from St Ives to Birmingham trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between St Ives and Birmingham from £42. 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 Ives to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Ives to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in St Ives and Birmingham
Most St Ives to Birmingham trains use the St Ives to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare St Ives and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which St Ives station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Getting to St Ives from St Ives city centre
St Ives train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at St Ives.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at St Ives.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St Ives.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St Ives: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at St Ives: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, 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.
Getting to Northfield from Birmingham city centre
Northfield is 9 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Northfield train station facilities and services
Northfield has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Northfield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Northfield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Northfield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Northfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Northfield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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