The average train between Axminster and St Ives (Cornwall) takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to St Ives (Cornwall). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Axminster and St Ives (Cornwall). The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:07 PM which arrives into St Ives (Cornwall) at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Axminster to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Axminster to St Ives (Cornwall) train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Axminster and St Ives (Cornwall) is 186.6 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to St Ives (Cornwall) via Exeter St Davids and St Erth in around 4h 51m.