The average train between Birmingham and St Ives (Cornwall) takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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 2 hours between Birmingham and St Ives (Cornwall). The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:12 PM which arrives into St Ives (Cornwall) at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Hayle and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) station via Hayle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Birmingham to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Hayle station.
Book your Birmingham to St Ives (Cornwall) train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Birmingham and St Ives (Cornwall) is 354.3 km. The road distance is 470 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Hayle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 5h 15m.