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Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and St Ives (Cornwall) takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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.

8h 1m
Duration
227 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Exeter

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain train
  2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain train
9h 4m
£79–153

Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bournemouth and St Ives (Cornwall). The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into St Ives (Cornwall) at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Weymouth and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 50m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 43m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 57m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 49m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 38m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 50m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 43m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 50m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 43m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 50m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 43m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 45m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 227 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) via Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, and St Erth in around 9h 4m.

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