- Must visit
The British Museum
One of the world's great museums, known for its vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia, and the Middle East. A London essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$122
Average price
$130
Fastest journey
5 h 21 m
Average duration
5 h 22 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Ives to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Ives to London will cost around $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $122.
It's difficult to get from St Ives to London without transferring at least once.
Y15552 · W34593
Y15562 · C48443 · G14930
Y15513 · W34583
Y15592 · W34598
Y15478 · W34577
Y15552 · W34593
Y15592 · W34598
Y15532 · C48442 · W34589
Y15464 · W34566
Y15513 · W34583Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Ives to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $230 Average price | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from St Ives to London:
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Ives to London costing on average $122 (€99).
A bus is $196 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Ives to London costing on average $230 (€185).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
Tickets start at around $122 (€99) compared to roughly $147 (€119) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€20). The journey takes 5h 32m versus 5h 24m 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.
The table below shows live departures for St Ives to London trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y15464 · W34566 | On time 8:07 AM St Ives station (SIV) | 5h22 | 1:29 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
Y15471 · W34572 | On time 9:02 AM St Ives station (SIV) | 5h27 | 2:29 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
Y15478 · W34577 | On time 10:03 AM St Ives station (SIV) | 5h27 | 3:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
Y15496+ G01082+ G14925 | On time 11:03 AM St Ives station (SIV) | 5h26 | 4:29 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2 transfers | |
Y15513 · W34583 | On time 12:03 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 5h26 | 5:29 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
Y15532 · C48442 · W34589 | On time 1:03 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 5h21 | 6:24 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2 transfers | |
Y15552 · W34593 | On time 2:03 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 5h21 | 7:24 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
Y15562 · C48443 · G14930 | On time 2:33 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 5h50 | 8:23 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2 transfers | |
Y15592 · W34598 | On time 4:03 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 5h21 | 9:24 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
Y15602 · G15208 · W34601 | On time 4:33 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 5h56 | 10:29 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2 transfers | |
Y15622 · G14914 | On time 5:32 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 6h27 | 11:59 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
Y15632+ G66829+ W34530 | On time 6:03 PM St Ives station (SIV) | 6h40 | 12:43 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from St Ives to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€44) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 250 miles (403 km) distance in 5h 18m.
Distance 250 miles (403 km) |
Average train duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€44) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 4:33 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
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