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Outbound fromLewes to St Ives (Cornwall) by train
It takes an average of 9h 44m to travel from Lewes to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, over a distance of around 245 miles (395 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Lewes to St Ives (Cornwall) and tickets for this journey start from £67.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:28 | |
| Departure station | Lewes | |
| Arrival station | St Ives (Cornwall) | |
| Journey time | From 7h 43m | |
| Distance | 245 miles (395 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £67.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern |
How to travel from Lewes to St Ives (Cornwall) by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Lewes to St Ives (Cornwall)? Look no further.
You'll usually find 2 trains per day running between Lewes and St Ives (Cornwall), which usually take 9 hours 44 minutes to complete the 245 miles (395 km) journey. It can take as little as 7 hours 43 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, South Western Railway or Thameslink 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 Lewes to St Ives (Cornwall) start from £67.50 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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