The average train between Ayr and St Ives (Cornwall) takes 14h 48m and the fastest train takes 11h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Ayr to St Ives (Cornwall). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Ayr and St Ives (Cornwall). The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into St Ives (Cornwall) at 3:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 14h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Ayr to St Ives (Cornwall)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.
Ayr to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Ayr to St Ives (Cornwall) train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and St Ives (Cornwall) is 586.9 km. The road distance is 1,009 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to St Ives (Cornwall) via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 13h 44m.