Train Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall) from £82 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and St Ives (Cornwall) takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. 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.

3h 48m
Duration: 128 mi
Distance: £82
Average price: Hourly
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Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall) train times

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 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

11:27 AM → 2:58 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 3:30 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 4:29 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
2:14 PM → 5:28 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:10 AM → 8:00 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:42 AM → 11:58 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
10:28 AM → 1:58 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:29 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 2:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:37 AM → 8:03 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
5:51 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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.

Map of how to get from Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall).

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Distance: 128.4 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.

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