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It takes an average of 16h 31m to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, over a distance of around 408 miles (657 km). There are normally 18 trains per day travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to St Ives (Cornwall) and tickets for this journey start from £163.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:02 | |
| Departure station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Arrival station | St Ives (Cornwall) | |
| Journey time | From 10h 30m | |
| Distance | 408 miles (657 km) | |
| Frequency | 18 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £163.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, Lumo |
Taking the train from Edinburgh (Waverley) to St Ives (Cornwall) in 10 hours 30 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Edinburgh (Waverley) to St Ives (Cornwall)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 16 hours 31 minutes to travel the 408 miles (657 km) from Edinburgh (Waverley) to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, although you can get there in as little as 10 hours 30 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 18 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway 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 Edinburgh (Waverley) to St Ives (Cornwall) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £163.40. 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.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to St Ives (Cornwall)?
The price of train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to St Ives (Cornwall) starts at £163.40 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.
1. Book in advance
2. Consider a Season Ticket
3. Use your Railcard
4. Split your tickets
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