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Bolton to St Ives (Cornwall) trains

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The average train between Bolton and St Ives (Cornwall) takes 10h 19m and the fastest train takes 8h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton 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.

10h 19m
Duration
385 mi
Distance
£201
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
  3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain train
9h 35m
£157–270

Bolton to St Ives (Cornwall) train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bolton and St Ives (Cornwall). The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into St Ives (Cornwall) at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 10h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 36m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 35m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 34m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 9m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 39m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 38m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 50m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 22m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 7m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 3m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 35m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 36m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 35m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 6m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 35m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 36m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 6m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 35m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 36m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 35m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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: 385.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 19m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to St Ives (Cornwall) via Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 9h 35m.

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