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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Erth 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 St Erth to St Ives will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Thu, Nov 05, we found 22 trains from St Erth to St Ives, including 22 direct services.
On Thu, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 6 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
On Thu, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 10 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.
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Trains from St Erth to St Ives run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 3 miles (6 km) distance in 10m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from St Erth to St Ives.
The table below shows live departures for St Erth to St Ives trains for today, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:06 AM St Erth | 0h12 | 7:18 AM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 AM St Erth | 0h13 | 8:03 AM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:38 AM St Erth | 0h11 | 8:49 AM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:38 AM St Erth | 0h10 | 9:48 AM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:18 AM St Erth | 0h11 | 10:29 AM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:48 AM St Erth | 0h10 | 10:58 AM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:19 AM St Erth | 0h10 | 11:29 AM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:48 AM St Erth | 0h10 | 11:58 AM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:18 PM St Erth | 0h11 | 12:29 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:48 PM St Erth | 0h10 | 12:58 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:19 PM St Erth | 0h10 | 1:29 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:48 PM St Erth | 0h10 | 1:58 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:18 PM St Erth | 0h11 | 2:29 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:48 PM St Erth | 0h10 | 2:58 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:19 PM St Erth | 0h11 | 3:30 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:49 PM St Erth | 0h10 | 3:59 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:19 PM St Erth | 0h10 | 4:29 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:48 PM St Erth | 0h11 | 4:59 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:18 PM St Erth | 0h10 | 5:28 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:49 PM St Erth | 0h11 | 6:00 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:19 PM St Erth | 0h10 | 6:29 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:50 PM St Erth | 0h11 | 7:01 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 PM St Erth | 0h10 | 7:30 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 PM St Erth | 0h11 | 8:01 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 PM St Erth | 0h10 | 8:30 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 PM St Erth | 0h11 | 9:01 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 PM St Erth | 0h10 | 9:30 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM St Erth | 0h11 | 10:41 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from St Erth to St Ives with Great Western Railway. Night trains available on this route with Great Western Railway. High-speed trains available on this route with Great Western Railway. Regional trains available on this route with Great Western Railway. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Erth 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 St Erth to St Ives trains use the St Erth to St Ives station pair. Use this guide to compare St Erth and St Ives train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
St Erth is 1 km from St Erth city centre. Public transport options include:
St Erth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at St Erth.
Wi-Fi is available at St Erth.
Ticket office support is available at St Erth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St Erth: Parking, WC.
Available at St Erth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at St Erth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” There is step free access from the station car parks to the platforms. There is no step free access between platforms 1 and 2. There is a stepped footbridge connecting these platforms. For arrivals from Penzance there is level access from the platform and to the St Ives branch platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
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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