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Dinas Powys to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

First train

05:04

Last train

22:04

Departure station

Dinas Powys

Arrival station

St Ives (Cornwall)

Journey time

From 5h 54m

Distance

130 miles (209 km)

Frequency

6 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

Taking the train from Dinas Powys to St Ives (Cornwall) in 5 hours 54 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Dinas Powys to St Ives (Cornwall)? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 7 hours 35 minutes to travel the 130 miles (209 km) from Dinas Powys to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 54 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 6 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or CrossCountry to St Ives (Cornwall). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Dinas Powys to St Ives (Cornwall) in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

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

How long does the train from Dinas Powys to St Ives (Cornwall) take?

The average journey time by train between Dinas Powys and St Ives (Cornwall) is 7 hours and 35 minutes, with around 6 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Dinas Powys and St Ives (Cornwall) by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Dinas Powys to St Ives (Cornwall) is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Dinas Powys to St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there are no direct train services from Dinas Powys to St Ives (Cornwall). Travelling from Dinas Powys to St Ives (Cornwall) by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Dinas Powys to St Ives (Cornwall) leave?

The first train from Dinas Powys to St Ives (Cornwall) leaves at 05:04. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Dinas Powys to St Ives (Cornwall) leave?

The last train from Dinas Powys to St Ives (Cornwall) leaves at 22:04. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Dinas Powys and St Ives (Cornwall) by train?

Trains travelling from Dinas Powys to St Ives (Cornwall) cover a distance of around 130 miles (209 km) during the journey.

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