The average train between Bournemouth and St Ives takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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 4 hours between Bournemouth and St Ives. 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 at 1:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Meeting House Lane and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at St Ives station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
Bournemouth to St Ives train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Salisbury station.
Bournemouth to St Ives train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Bournemouth to St Ives train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bournemouth and St Ives is 260.9 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a bus from Bournemouth Square to The Terrace via Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, Salisbury, Exeter St Davids, St Erth, and Interchange in around 8h 56m.