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Bury St Edmunds to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

First train

04:30

Last train

22:31

Departure station

Bury St Edmunds

Arrival station

St Ives (Cornwall)

Journey time

From 7h 55m

Distance

303 miles (487 km)

Frequency

15 trains per day

Changes

4 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia

Travelling from Bury St Edmunds to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

Looking to travel from Bury St Edmunds to St Ives (Cornwall) by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 11 hours 25 minutes to travel from Bury St Edmunds to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 7 hours 55 minutes though. You'll usually find 15 trains per day running along the 303 miles (487 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 4 changes during the journey to St Ives (Cornwall), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or CrossCountry to get to St Ives (Cornwall). As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Bury St Edmunds to St Ives (Cornwall) in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

FAQs about the train journey from Bury St Edmunds to St Ives (Cornwall)

Want to know more about your journey from Bury St Edmunds to St Ives (Cornwall)? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to St Ives (Cornwall) from Bury St Edmunds?

To travel to St Ives (Cornwall) from Bury St Edmunds, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 11 hours and 25 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 7 hours and 55 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Bury St Edmunds to St Ives (Cornwall)?

Trains from Bury St Edmunds to St Ives (Cornwall) take an average of 11 hours and 25 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 7 hours and 55 minutes. You'll usually find 15 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Bury St Edmunds and St Ives (Cornwall) by train?

The quickest journey time between Bury St Edmunds and St Ives (Cornwall) by train is 7 hours and 55 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Bury St Edmunds to St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there are no direct trains running from Bury St Edmunds to St Ives (Cornwall), you’ll usually need to make at least 4 changes during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to St Ives (Cornwall)

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Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Bury St Edmunds to St Ives (Cornwall) is right for you.

Use your Railcard

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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