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Compare train and bus for St Ives to Bodmin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Ives to Bodmin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€18 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Why should you book St Ives to Bodmin trains with Omio?
Great Western Rail operates all train services from St Ives to Bodmin. Omio is the only official third party seller for Great Western Rail tickets.
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Rail?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Rail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from St Ives to Bodmin.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: Great Western Rail tickets can only be bought on Omio or Great Western Rail's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Great Western Rail tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Great Western Rail tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from St Ives to Bodmin.
Journey information
Overview: Train from St Ives to Bodmin
Trains from St Ives to Bodmin run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 05:52 |
Last train 21:10 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from St Ives to Bodmin trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between St Ives and Bodmin from $13 (€10). 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 St Ives to Bodmin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Ives to Bodmin 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 Bodmin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from St Ives to Bodmin
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:00 Sunday 10:35 - 19:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access available to Penzance bound platform, however access to the Plymouth bound platform is only via a footbridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station. Passenger Assist - Refer to station message.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops in Station car park
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