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Ayr to St Ives (Cornwall) trains

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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.

14h 48m
Duration
627 mi
Distance
£291
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
  3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
  5. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain train
13h 44m
£238–399

Ayr to St Ives (Cornwall) train times

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 3:30 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.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 25m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 13m • 5 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 54m • 5 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 53m • 5 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 55m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 18m • 5 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 44m • 5 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 41m • 5 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 41m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)20h 3m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)17h 48m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)20h 14m • 5 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 30m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 13m • 5 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 54m • 5 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 53m • 5 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 55m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 13m • 5 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 54m • 5 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 53m • 5 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 55m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 13m • 5 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 54m • 5 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 53m • 5 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 55m • 5 changes
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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.

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  • Distance: 627.1 mi
  • Duration: 14h 48m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and St Ives (Cornwall), England?

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.

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