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Tate St Ives
Major modern art museum with sea-facing setting and rotating exhibitions. A top stop for British modernism and St Ives artistic history.
Cheapest price
€93
Average price
€231
Fastest journey
7 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 3 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
427 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to St Ives is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to St Ives will cost around €231 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €93.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to St Ives without transferring at least 2 times.
G38866+
G15186 · G15171 · Y15598
G38868+
G15187 · G14980 · Y15618
G38870+
G15010 · G14980 · Y15618
G38873+
G15012+
W29868+
Y15628
G38866+
G15006 · W34791 · Y15578
G01013 · W29868+
Y15628
G01009 · W29862+
G14980 · Y15618
G01005 · G01140+
G15171 · Y15598
G01003 · G01135+
W34791 · Y15578
G01138+
G15171 · Y15598Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €45.
Distance: 265 miles (427 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€121 Average price | €159 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 21m Average total duration 10h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to St Ives:
A bus is €83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to St Ives costing on average €121.
A bus is €120 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to St Ives costing on average €159.
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Bus takes on average 10h 51m.
Tickets start at around €121 compared to roughly €101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-19.77. The journey takes 7h 34m versus 6h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to St Ives trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01133+ Y41595 · Y15558+ W33950 | 6:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 8h27 | 2:29 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 3 transfers | |
G38866+ G15006+ G01135+ W34791 | 6:27 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 9h03 | 3:30 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 4 transfers | |
G38866+ G15186 · G15171 · Y15598 | 6:27 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 10h02 | 4:29 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 3 transfers | |
G01003 · G01135+ W34791 · Y15578 | 7:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 8h05 | 3:30 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 3 transfers | |
G38868+ G15008+ G01140+ G15171 | 7:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 8h59 | 4:29 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 4 transfers | |
G38868+ G15187 · G14980 · Y15618 | 7:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 9h58 | 5:28 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 3 transfers | |
G01138+ G15171 · Y15598 | 8:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 8h26 | 4:29 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 2 transfers | |
G01005 · G01140+ G15171 · Y15598 | 8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 8h04 | 4:29 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 3 transfers | |
G38870+ G15010+ W29862+ G14980 | 8:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 8h58 | 5:28 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 4 transfers | |
G01009 · W29862+ G14980 · Y15618 | 9:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 8h03 | 5:28 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 3 transfers | |
G38873+ G15012+ W29868+ Y15628 | 9:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 8h30 | 6:00 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 3 transfers | |
G01013 · W29868+ Y15628 | 10:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 7h35 | 6:00 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Manchester to St Ives run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €81 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 16:06. The fastest train covers the 265 miles (427 km) distance in 8h 3m.
Distance 265 miles (427 km) |
Average train duration 7h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €81 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 3m |
First train 5:11 AM |
Last train 4:06 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of St Ives — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect St Ives trip today.
Major modern art museum with sea-facing setting and rotating exhibitions. A top stop for British modernism and St Ives artistic history.
Barbara Hepworth’s preserved studio and garden display her sculptures in the place she lived and worked. Essential for art lovers.
Compact museum covering fishing, mining, maritime, and social history. It gives valuable context to the town beyond its beaches and galleries.
Golden crescent beach backed by Tate St Ives and surfing waves. One of the town’s most famous and scenic places to walk and linger.
Long sandy beach east of the center with broad bay views. Popular for swimming, walks, and a quieter atmosphere than the harbour.
Historic maze of narrow lanes and cottages near the harbour. It captures the old fishing-town character that gives St Ives its charm.
A rich Cornish fish stew of mixed local seafood in a saffron broth. It is a classic coastal dish linked closely with Cornwall’s fishing heritage.
Cornwall’s famous baked pastry with beef, potato, swede and onion. Traditionally made as a portable meal for miners and still widely loved locally.
A split bread roll filled with local pilchards or sardines. It reflects St Ives fishing traditions and is a simple, classic Cornish seaside lunch.
A Celebrated beachside restaurant with refined Cornish seafood, tasting menus and sea views. Ideal for a special meal in St Ives.
A Popular seafood restaurant and fishmonger near the harbour, known for very fresh Cornish fish in a relaxed modern setting.
A Long-established bakery and cafe famous for Cornish pasties, saffron cake and other regional bakes. Good for a traditional quick bite.
Moderate for UK seaside resorts. Summer stays cost more, but dining and local buses are similar to other Cornwall tourist towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if not already added. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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St Ives Railway Station -> St Ives Harbour
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to St Ives by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Ives, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to St Ives trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to St Ives station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and St Ives train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
St Ives has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at St Ives.
Wi-Fi is available at St Ives.
Ticket office support is available at St Ives.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St Ives: Parking, Taxis.
Available at St Ives: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at St Ives: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free acccess to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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