The average train between Manchester and St Ives (Cornwall) takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 Manchester and St Ives (Cornwall). The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:25 PM which arrives into St Ives (Cornwall) at 2:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Manchester and St Ives (Cornwall) is 426.4 km. The road distance is 602 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to St Ives (Cornwall) via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 8h 51m.