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Ingatestone to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

First train

05:36

Last train

22:02

Departure station

Ingatestone

Arrival station

St Ives (Cornwall)

Journey time

From 6h 44m

Distance

274 miles (441 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia

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

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

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Ingatestone and St Ives (Cornwall), which usually take 9 hours 14 minutes to complete the 274 miles (441 km) journey. It can take as little as 6 hours 44 minutes 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. Both Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.

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 Ingatestone 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 Ingatestone to St Ives (Cornwall)? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

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

The fastest journey time by train from Ingatestone to St Ives (Cornwall) is 6 hours and 44 minutes.

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

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

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

The first train from Ingatestone to St Ives (Cornwall) leaves at 05:36. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from Ingatestone to St Ives (Cornwall) leaves at 22:02. 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 Ingatestone and St Ives (Cornwall) by train?

Trains travelling from Ingatestone to St Ives (Cornwall) cover a distance of around 274 miles (441 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Ingatestone 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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