The cheapest and fastest trains from Salisbury to St Ives
Cheapest price
$178
Average price
$178
Fastest journey
5 h 17 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
277 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salisbury 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 Salisbury to St Ives will cost around $178 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $178.
Of the 1 trains that leave Salisbury for St Ives on Fri, Dec 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 12 the direct trains cover the 277 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 17 m .
On Fri, Dec 12 the slowest trains will take 5 h 17 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.


Live departures
Salisbury to St Ives train times
The table below shows live departures for Salisbury to St Ives trains for today, Thursday, December 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:10 AM Salisbury | 5h48 | 11:58 AM St Ives | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 6:10 AM Salisbury | 5h48 | 11:58 AM St Ives | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:38 AM Salisbury | 5h51 | 1:29 PM St Ives | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 7:38 AM Salisbury | 5h51 | 1:29 PM St Ives | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:47 AM Salisbury | 5h42 | 2:29 PM St Ives | 3 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salisbury to St Ives
Trains from Salisbury to St Ives run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $175 (€140) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:04, the last at 16:06. The fastest train covers the 172 miles (277 km) distance in 5h 6m.
Distance 172 miles (277 km) |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $175 (€140) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 6m |
First train 08:04 |
Last train 16:06 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Salisbury to St Ives trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Salisbury and St Ives from $175 (€140). 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 Salisbury to St Ives
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury 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 Salisbury to St Ives
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:20 - 19:30 Sunday 08:10 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step free access to all platforms. Access to platforms 5 (for trains to Cardiff and the West of England) and 6 (for some services to Basingstoke and London Waterloo) are via level access. Access to all other platforms is via a subway with steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers who have difficulty using the ramps. Please speak to our assisted travel team or a member of station staff. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- 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 2/3 and on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2/3 and on Platform 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected] The baby changing facilities are located in the toilets on Platform 4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 2, 3 and 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park, platform 4 and platform 6 Secure Cycle compound for Season Ticket holders
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off South Western Road
- 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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