St Helens to St Ives (Cornwall) by train
| First train | 05:12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:58 | |
| Departure station | St Helens | |
| Arrival station | St Ives (Cornwall) | |
| Journey time | From 8h 28m | |
| Distance | 253 miles (407 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from St Helens to St Ives (Cornwall) by train
Looking to travel from St Helens to St Ives (Cornwall) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 12 hours 49 minutes to travel from St Helens to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 8 hours 28 minutes though. You'll usually find 2 trains per day running along the 253 miles (407 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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