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Cardiff to St Ives (Cornwall) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and St Ives (Cornwall) takes 13h 18m and the fastest train takes 13h 15m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Cardiff 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.

13h 18m
Duration
242 mi
Distance
£120
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Cardiff to St Ives (Cornwall) train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Cardiff and St Ives (Cornwall). The service departs Cardiff at 5:58 PM in the evening, which arrives into St Ives (Cornwall) at 07:18:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 20m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 20m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 20m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to St Ives (Cornwall)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 242.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 18m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and St Ives (Cornwall), England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to St Erth 5 times a week. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 5h 32m.

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