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Edenbridge to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

First train

05:13

Last train

21:41

Departure station

Edenbridge

Arrival station

St Ives (Cornwall)

Journey time

From 7h 1m

Distance

252 miles (405 km)

Frequency

4 trains per day

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern

How to travel from Edenbridge to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Edenbridge to St Ives (Cornwall)? Look no further.

You'll usually find 4 trains per day running between Edenbridge and St Ives (Cornwall), which usually take 10 hours 37 minutes to complete the 252 miles (405 km) journey. It can take as little as 7 hours 1 minute on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, you'll just need to make 3 changes along the way. Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Southeastern are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Edenbridge to St Ives (Cornwall) if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to St Ives (Cornwall)? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Edenbridge 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 Edenbridge to St Ives (Cornwall) take?

The average journey time by train between Edenbridge and St Ives (Cornwall) is 10 hours and 37 minutes, with around 4 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 Edenbridge and St Ives (Cornwall) by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Edenbridge to St Ives (Cornwall) is 7 hours and 1 minute.

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

No, there are no direct train services from Edenbridge to St Ives (Cornwall). Travelling from Edenbridge to St Ives (Cornwall) by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

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

The first train from Edenbridge to St Ives (Cornwall) leaves at 05:13. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from Edenbridge to St Ives (Cornwall) leaves at 21:41. 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 Edenbridge and St Ives (Cornwall) by train?

Trains travelling from Edenbridge to St Ives (Cornwall) cover a distance of around 252 miles (405 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Edenbridge to St Ives (Cornwall)

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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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