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Royal Cornwall Museum
Cornwall's leading museum, with archaeology, natural history, art, and Cornish culture collections. Essential for understanding the county in one visit.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Ives to Truro 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 Truro will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
It's difficult to get from St Ives to Truro without transferring at least once.
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Trains from St Ives to Truro run on average 7 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:27, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 19 miles (31 km) distance in 39m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from St Ives to Truro.
The table below shows live departures for St Ives to Truro trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Y15464 · G15204 | 8:07 AM St Ives station (SIV) | 1h21 | 9:28 AM Truro station (TRU) | 1 transfer | |
Y15471 · W34572 | 9:02 AM St Ives station (SIV) | 0h49 | 9:51 AM Truro station (TRU) | 1 transfer | |
Y15478 · W34577 | 10:03 AM St Ives station (SIV) | 0h54 | 10:57 AM Truro station (TRU) | 1 transfer | |
Y15487 · G15205 | 10:33 AM St Ives station (SIV) | 0h55 | 11:28 AM Truro station (TRU) | 1 transfer | |
Y15496+ G01082 | 11:03 AM St Ives station (SIV) | 0h50 | 11:53 AM Truro station (TRU) | 1 transfer | |
Y15504 · C48440 | 11:33 AM St Ives station (SIV) | 0h55 | 12:28 PM Truro station (TRU) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from St Ives to Truro with Great Western Railway and CrossCountry. 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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Cornwall's leading museum, with archaeology, natural history, art, and Cornish culture collections. Essential for understanding the county in one visit.
Contemporary art venue in central Truro presenting changing exhibitions by regional and national artists. A strong choice for current Cornish creative work.
Independent gallery showing modern Cornish painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Worth a stop for collectors and visitors seeking local artistic talent.
Green riverside estate with woodland walks, gardens, and estuary views just outside the city. Excellent for a peaceful break from central sightseeing.
Truro's main shopping street, lined with handsome facades, independent stores, and busy city life. Ideal for exploring the heart of the center on foot.
Attractive Georgian street known for elegant terraces and galleries. One of Truro's most characterful urban walks for architecture and local browsing.
A hearty pie of beef, potato, swede and onion in a crimped pastry case. It is Cornwall’s most famous portable meal and a protected regional specialty.
Small oily fish landed in Cornwall, usually grilled or pan-fried. They are a classic local catch tied to the county’s fishing heritage.
A sweet saffron-enriched yeast bun with dried fruit, long baked in Cornwall. Its rich aroma reflects historic links to the spice trade.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining by chef Paul Ainsworth in Truro, known for refined seasonal tasting menus and polished service.
Smart but casual restaurant and wine bar focused on local produce, modern British plates and a well-regarded drinks list.
Long-established city-centre restaurant serving Cornish seafood and British classics in a relaxed, dependable setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels rise in summer, but dining and local buses are manageable versus bigger tourist cities.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Most St Ives to Truro trains use the St Ives to Truro station pair. Use this guide to compare St Ives and Truro train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Truro has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Truro.
Wi-Fi is available at Truro.
Ticket office support is available at Truro.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Truro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Truro: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Truro: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms 1 & 2 from the main road side buildings. Access to platform 3 via the footbridges and level crossing. 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 taxis: Yes, 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.
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