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Outbound fromDoncaster to St Ives (Cornwall) by train
It takes an average of 11h 8m to travel from Doncaster to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, over a distance of around 294 miles (474 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from Doncaster to St Ives (Cornwall) and tickets for this journey start from £50.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:17 | |
| Departure station | Doncaster | |
| Arrival station | St Ives (Cornwall) | |
| Journey time | From 7h 30m | |
| Distance | 294 miles (474 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £50.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Doncaster to St Ives (Cornwall) in 7 hours 30 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Doncaster to St Ives (Cornwall)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 11 hours 8 minutes to travel the 294 miles (474 km) from Doncaster to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, although you can get there in as little as 7 hours 30 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 16 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Great 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 Doncaster to St Ives (Cornwall) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £50.60. 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 Doncaster to St Ives (Cornwall)
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