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Outbound fromSt Ives (Cornwall) to Liverpool Lime Street by train
It takes an average of 11h 32m to travel from St Ives (Cornwall) to Liverpool Lime Street by train, over a distance of around 245 miles (395 km). There are normally 22 trains per day travelling from St Ives (Cornwall) to Liverpool Lime Street and tickets for this journey start from £50.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:48 | |
| Departure station | St Ives (Cornwall) | |
| Arrival station | Liverpool Lime Street | |
| Journey time | From 7h 39m | |
| Distance | 245 miles (395 km) | |
| Frequency | 22 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £50.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Liverpool Lime Street in 7 hours 39 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Liverpool Lime Street? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 11 hours 32 minutes to travel the 245 miles (395 km) from St Ives (Cornwall) to Liverpool Lime Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 7 hours 39 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 22 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to Liverpool Lime Street. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from St Ives (Cornwall) to Liverpool Lime Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £50.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Liverpool Lime Street by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Want to know more about your journey from St Ives (Cornwall) to Liverpool Lime Street? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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