The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to St Ives
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to St Ives will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
It's difficult to get from Plymouth to St Ives without transferring at least once.
V55453 · P30836
P31305 · P30856
P22967 · P30845
P22965 · P30827
V55455 · P30810
K46991+
P30819
V55453 · P30836
P22967 · P30845
P31305 · P30856
P22965 · P30827Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Plymouth to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$13 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Plymouth to St Ives train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to St Ives trains for tomorrow, Thursday, February 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
V55455 · P30810 | On time 8:09 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2h20 | 10:29 AM St Ives station (SIV) | 1 transfer | |
K46991+ P30819 | On time 8:47 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2h11 | 10:58 AM St Ives station (SIV) | 1 transfer | |
P22965 · P30827 | On time 9:13 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2h16 | 11:29 AM St Ives station (SIV) | 1 transfer | |
V55453 · P30836 | On time 9:46 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2h12 | 11:58 AM St Ives station (SIV) | 1 transfer | |
P22967 · P30845 | On time 10:14 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2h15 | 12:29 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 1 transfer | |
P31305 · P30856 | On time 10:42 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2h16 | 12:58 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to St Ives
Trains from Plymouth to St Ives run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€4) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 20:52. The fastest train covers the 60 miles (97 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 60 miles (97 km) |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€4) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 20:52 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Plymouth to St Ives trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Plymouth and St Ives from $6 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Plymouth to St Ives
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Plymouth to St Ives
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. 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 public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday - Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Malakoff bus stop, the Terrace
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