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St Ives (Cornwall) to London Waterloo by train

First train

09:33

Last train

19:34

Departure station

St Ives (Cornwall)

Arrival station

London Waterloo

Journey time

From 7h 18m

Distance

250 miles (403 km)

Frequency

3 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

Travelling from St Ives (Cornwall) to London Waterloo by train

Looking to travel from St Ives (Cornwall) to London Waterloo by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 10 hours 15 minutes to travel from St Ives (Cornwall) to London Waterloo by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 7 hours 18 minutes though. You'll usually find 3 trains per day running along the 250 miles (403 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to London Waterloo, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway or South Western Railway to get to London Waterloo – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from St Ives (Cornwall) to London Waterloo in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

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

The average journey time by train between St Ives (Cornwall) and London Waterloo is 10 hours and 15 minutes, with around 3 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 St Ives (Cornwall) and London Waterloo by train?

The fastest journey time by train from St Ives (Cornwall) to London Waterloo is 7 hours and 18 minutes.

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

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

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

The first train from St Ives (Cornwall) to London Waterloo leaves at 09:33. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from St Ives (Cornwall) to London Waterloo leaves at 19:34. 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 St Ives (Cornwall) and London Waterloo by train?

Trains travelling from St Ives (Cornwall) to London Waterloo cover a distance of around 250 miles (403 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from London Waterloo 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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