The average train between Barry and St Ives takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Barry to St Ives. 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 hourly between Barry and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 10:54 PM which arrives into St Ives at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Barry to St Ives? 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 Barry to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at St Ives station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
Barry to St Ives train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to St Ives train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Barry to St Ives train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barry and St Ives is 202.9 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Barry to St Ives (Cornwall) via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 7h.