Southend Airport to St Ives (Cornwall) by train
| First train | 05:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:06 | |
| Departure station | Southend Airport | |
| Arrival station | St Ives (Cornwall) | |
| Journey time | From 6h 57m | |
| Distance | 285 miles (459 km) | |
| Frequency | 13 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
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How to travel from Southend Airport to St Ives (Cornwall) by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Southend Airport to St Ives (Cornwall)? Look no further.
You'll usually find 13 trains per day running between Southend Airport and St Ives (Cornwall), which usually take 9 hours 17 minutes to complete the 285 miles (459 km) journey. It can take as little as 6 hours 57 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 Southend Airport to St Ives (Cornwall) if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
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