The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to St Ives
Cheapest price
$102
Average price
$102
Fastest journey
5 h 53 m
Average duration
5 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
300 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon 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 Swindon to St Ives will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $102.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swindon for St Ives on Sat, Nov 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 15 the direct trains cover the 300 km distance in an average of 5 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 53 m .
On Sat, Nov 15 the slowest trains will take 5 h 53 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Swindon to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€68 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swindon to St Ives train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to St Ives trains for tomorrow, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:40 AM Swindon | 5h53 | 1:33 PM St Ives | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to St Ives
Trains from Swindon to St Ives run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 17:32. The fastest train covers the 186 miles (300 km) distance in 5h 21m.
Distance 186 miles (300 km) |
Average train duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 21m |
First train 06:24 |
Last train 17:32 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Swindon to St Ives trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Swindon and St Ives from $30 (€24). 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 Swindon to St Ives
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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 Swindon to St Ives
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
- 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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