Edinburgh to St Ives train with Great Western Railway

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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to St Ives

Showing times and prices for Jan 25

Cheapest

$225

Average

$225

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to St Ives is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

04:36AM10h57

Edinburgh

03:33PMSt Ives

$2251One-way

0 transfers

08:30AM10h47

Edinburgh

07:17PMSt Ives

$2261One-way

0 transfers

Edinburgh to St Ives train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, January 25

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway	04:36AM Edinburgh	10h57	03:33PM St Ives	0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway	08:30AM Edinburgh	10h47	07:17PM St Ives	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to St Ives

Showing times and prices for Jan 25

Fastest Journey

10 h 47 m

Average

10 h 52 m

Trains per day

Distance

657 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh for St Ives every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jan 25 the direct trains cover the 657 km distance in an average of 10 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 47 m .

The slowest trains will take 10 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

08:30AM10h47

Edinburgh

07:17PMSt Ives

$2261One-way

0 transfers

04:36AM10h57

Edinburgh

03:33PMSt Ives

$2251One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to St Ives

Trains from Edinburgh to St Ives run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $155 (€139) but you can travel from only $56 (€50) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $56 (€50)

Distance

407 miles (656 km)

Average train duration

11h 22m

Cheapest ticket price

$155 (€139)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

10h 24m

First train

06:06

Last train

21:37

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $56 (€50)

Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and Virgin Trains from Edinburgh to St Ives trains

Travel between Edinburgh and St Ives from $181 (€163) with Omio’s train partners Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and Virgin Trains! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Train information from Edinburgh to St Ives with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 11 h
Cheapest Price: $181

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Edinburgh to St Ives with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 10 h 37 min
Cheapest Price: $216
Virgin Trains frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to St Ives

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to St Ives easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to St Ives.

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to St Ives can start from as little as $155 (€139) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to St Ives is $229 (€206); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Edinburgh to St Ives train travel time is 10 h 24 min for the 407 mile (656 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Edinburgh to St Ives leaves at 6: 06 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Edinburgh to St Ives leaves at 9: 37 PM.

There are 5 trains a day from Edinburgh to St Ives which require at least one change with Great Western Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Edinburgh to St Ives train with Great Western Rail. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey from Edinburgh to St Ives as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 37 PM.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to St Ives by train is August.

You have options as you can travel to St Ives from Edinburgh 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.