The average train between Exeter and St Ives (Cornwall) takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and St Ives (Cornwall). The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:18 PM which arrives into St Ives (Cornwall) at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) station via St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall) train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Exeter and St Ives (Cornwall) is 149.4 km. The road distance is 207 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.