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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 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

7h 12m
Duration
241 mi
Distance
£151
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Plymouth

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
  3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain train
6h 14m
£103–205

Cardiff to St Ives (Cornwall) train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and St Ives (Cornwall). The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:30 PM which arrives into St Ives (Cornwall) at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 241.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to St Ives (Cornwall) via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 6h 14m.

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