Manchester Airport to St Ives (Cornwall) by train
| First train | 04:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:04 | |
| Departure station | Manchester Airport | |
| Arrival station | St Ives (Cornwall) | |
| Journey time | From 7h 58m | |
| Distance | 257 miles (414 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Manchester Airport to St Ives (Cornwall) by train
Looking to travel from Manchester Airport to St Ives (Cornwall) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 11 hours 28 minutes to travel from Manchester Airport to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 7 hours 58 minutes though. You'll usually find 17 trains per day running along the 257 miles (414 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to St Ives (Cornwall), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to get to St Ives (Cornwall). As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
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Cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport to St Ives (Cornwall)
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