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Outbound fromBrighton to St Ives (Cornwall) by train
It takes an average of 10h 29m to travel from Brighton to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, over a distance of around 238 miles (383 km). There are normally 20 trains per day travelling from Brighton to St Ives (Cornwall) and tickets for this journey start from £42 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:39 | |
| Departure station | Brighton | |
| Arrival station | St Ives (Cornwall) | |
| Journey time | From 7h 3m | |
| Distance | 238 miles (383 km) | |
| Frequency | 20 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £42 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern |
Taking the train from Brighton to St Ives (Cornwall) in 7 hours 3 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Brighton to St Ives (Cornwall)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 10 hours 29 minutes to travel the 238 miles (383 km) from Brighton to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, although you can get there in as little as 7 hours 3 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 20 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink to St Ives (Cornwall). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Brighton to St Ives (Cornwall) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £42.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Brighton to St Ives (Cornwall)
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Brighton to St Ives (Cornwall) is right for you.
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