First train | 05:07 | |
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Last train | 00:18 | |
Departure station | Liverpool Lime Street | |
Arrival station | St Ives (Cornwall) | |
Journey time | From 7h 47m | |
Distance | 245 miles (395 km) | |
Frequency | 38 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £74.30 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
Planning a sunny weekend out and looking to travel from Liverpool Lime Street to St Ives by train? You've come to the right place!
The train from Liverpool Lime Street to St Ives usually takes around 12h 48m but can take just 7h 33m on the fastest CrossCountry services, with around 24 trains running on this popular route per day. You'll need to make at least two changes during your journey, as direct train services are not available on this line.
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The average journey time by train between Liverpool Lime Street and St Ives (Cornwall) is 11 hours and 58 minutes, with around 38 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Liverpool Lime Street to St Ives (Cornwall) is 7 hours and 47 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Liverpool Lime Street to St Ives (Cornwall) can start from as little as £74.30 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Liverpool Lime Street to St Ives (Cornwall). Travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to St Ives (Cornwall) by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Liverpool Lime Street to St Ives (Cornwall) leaves at 05:07. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Liverpool Lime Street to St Ives (Cornwall) leaves at 00:18. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to St Ives (Cornwall) cover a distance of around 245 miles (395 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from St Ives (Cornwall) to Liverpool Lime Street.
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