The average train between Chester and St Ives (Cornwall) takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 every 2 hours between Chester and St Ives (Cornwall). The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:42 PM which arrives into St Ives (Cornwall) at 2:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Chester to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
Chester to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Chester to St Ives (Cornwall) train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester and St Ives (Cornwall) is 376.3 km. The road distance is 589 km.
You can take a train from Chester to St Ives (Cornwall) via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 8h 49m.