The average train between Basingstoke and St Ives takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Basingstoke 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 every 3 hours between Basingstoke and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 10:07 PM which arrives into St Ives at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at St Ives station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Basingstoke to St Ives train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to St Ives train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Basingstoke to St Ives train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Basingstoke and St Ives is 330.3 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall) via Exeter St Davids and St Erth in around 6h 49m.