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Outbound fromIpswich to St Ives (Cornwall) by train
It takes an average of 11h 20m to travel from Ipswich to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, over a distance of around 314 miles (505 km). There are normally 22 trains per day travelling from Ipswich to St Ives (Cornwall) and tickets for this journey start from £49 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:22 | |
| Departure station | Ipswich | |
| Arrival station | St Ives (Cornwall) | |
| Journey time | From 7h 10m | |
| Distance | 314 miles (505 km) | |
| Frequency | 22 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £49 | |
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How to travel from Ipswich to St Ives (Cornwall) by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Ipswich to St Ives (Cornwall)? Look no further.
You'll usually find 22 trains per day running between Ipswich and St Ives (Cornwall), which usually take 11 hours 20 minutes to complete the 314 miles (505 km) journey. It can take as little as 7 hours 10 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, you'll just need to make 3 changes along the way. Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or CrossCountry are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Ipswich to St Ives (Cornwall) start from £49.00 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to St Ives (Cornwall)? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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