The cheapest and fastest trains from St Ives station (SIV) to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price
£98
Average price
£99
Fastest journey
5 h 18 m
Average duration
5 h 34 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
399 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Ives station (SIV) to London Paddington (PAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Ives station (SIV) to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £98.
Of the 3 trains that leave St Ives station (SIV) for London Paddington (PAD) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 399 km distance in an average of 5 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 3 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 station (SIV) to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Ives station (SIV) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £29.
Distance: 399 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£96 Average Price | £97 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
St Ives station (SIV) to London Paddington (PAD) train times
The table below shows live departures for St Ives station (SIV) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:36 St Ives station (SIV) | 5h21 | 14:57 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:05 St Ives station (SIV) | 5h24 | 15:29 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Ives station (SIV) to London Paddington (PAD)
Trains from St Ives station (SIV) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £78 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:07, the last at 17:03. The fastest train covers the 399 km distance in 5h 18m.
Distance 399 km |
Average train duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £78 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 07:07 |
Last train 17:03 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from St Ives station (SIV) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between St Ives station (SIV) and London Paddington (PAD) from £16. 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 station (SIV) to London Paddington (PAD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Ives station (SIV) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in St Ives station (SIV) and London Paddington (PAD)
- 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.
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