The cheapest and fastest trains from St Ives to London
Cheapest price
£95
Average price
£95
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Ives to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Ives to London will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £95.
Of the 1 trains that leave St Ives for London every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 403 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 25 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 coach, train and flight for St Ives to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Ives to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £18.
Distance: 403 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£91 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £223 Average Price |
5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
St Ives to London train times
The table below shows live departures for St Ives to London trains for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P30789 · V55436 · GW167600 · P22603 | On time 08:07 St Ives station (SIV) | 6h09 | 14:16 London Paddington (PAD) | 3 changes | |
P30797 · V55425 · GW167200 · P22605 | On time 09:02 St Ives station (SIV) | 6h28 | 15:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 3 changes | |
P30805 · V55434 · GW167000 · P22606 | On time 10:03 St Ives station (SIV) | 6h14 | 16:17 London Paddington (PAD) | 3 changes | |
P30823+ K46989+ GW166800 · P29739 | On time 11:03 St Ives station (SIV) | 6h04 | 17:07 London Paddington (PAD) | 3 changes | |
P30831 · P33098+ XC058900 · C75345 | On time 11:33 St Ives station (SIV) | 6h40 | 18:13 London Paddington (PAD) | 4 changes | |
P30840 · V55432 · GW166400 · P22610 | On time 12:03 St Ives station (SIV) | 6h21 | 18:24 London Paddington (PAD) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Ives to London
Trains from St Ives to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 403 km distance in 5h 18m.
Distance 403 km |
Average train duration 5h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 04:33 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry from St Ives to London trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry trains will get you between St Ives and London from £12. 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 London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Ives to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St Ives and London
- 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
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
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