4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to St Ives
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Trains per day
2
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 $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Plymouth for St Ives on Sun, Jul 12, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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.
9:58 AM2h00Plymouth11:58 AMSt Ives$121One-way0 transfers- 11:34 AM2h24Plymouth1:58 PMSt Ives$201One-way0 transfers
- 9:58 AM2h00Plymouth11:58 AMSt Ives$121One-way0 transfers
- 11:34 AM2h24Plymouth1:58 PMSt Ives$201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 59m. 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 $8.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to St Ives:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to St Ives costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€10) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 49m 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.
Live departures
Plymouth to St Ives train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to St Ives trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42207 · Y15540 | On time 11:15 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2h18 | 1:33 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 1 transfer | |
| C42425 · Y15550 | On time 11:39 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2h24 | 2:03 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41637 · Y15570 | On time 12:42 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2h21 | 3:03 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 1 transfer | |
| C42213 · Y15580 | On time 1:18 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2h16 | 3:34 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 1 transfer | |
| C42427 · Y15590 | On time 1:43 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2h20 | 4:03 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 1 transfer | |
| C42217 · Y15600 | On time 2:17 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2h16 | 4:33 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 1 transfer | |
| C42430 · Y15610 | On time 2:43 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2h21 | 5:04 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 1 transfer | |
| C42219 · Y15620 | On time 3:16 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2h17 | 5:33 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 1 transfer | |
| C42223 · Y15630 | On time 4:18 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2h02 | 6:20 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
| 9:58 AM Plymouth | 2h00 | 11:58 AM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to St Ives
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Trains from Plymouth to St Ives run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
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 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 5:15 AM |
Last train 8:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Plymouth to St Ives trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Plymouth and St Ives from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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