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Great Western Railway

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St Ives (Cornwall) to Liverpool Lime Street by train

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

27 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

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 12 hours 12 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 27 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 you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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.

FAQs about the train journey from St Ives (Cornwall) to Liverpool Lime Street

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.

How do you travel to Liverpool Lime Street from St Ives (Cornwall)?

To get to Liverpool Lime Street from St Ives (Cornwall), why not take the train? With 27 trains per day and an average journey time of 12 hours and 12 minutes, taking the train is a great way to travel. See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

How long does it take to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Liverpool Lime Street by train?

On average, it takes around 12 hours and 12 minutes to travel from St Ives (Cornwall) to Liverpool Lime Street by train, although you can get there in 7 hours and 39 minutes on the fastest services. With 27 trains per day running on this route, journey times may vary, so check our Journey Planner for more information.

How fast can trains travel from St Ives (Cornwall) to Liverpool Lime Street?

The fastest time a train can travel the 245 miles (395 km) from St Ives (Cornwall) to Liverpool Lime Street is 7 hours and 39 minutes.

Are there any direct trains from St Ives (Cornwall) to Liverpool Lime Street?

There are no direct trains that run between St Ives (Cornwall) and Liverpool Lime Street. You’ll need to make at least 2 changes along the way.

Cheap train tickets from St Ives (Cornwall) to Liverpool Lime Street

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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