The average train between Brighton and St Ives takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Brighton 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 Brighton and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:56 PM which arrives into St Ives at 1:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h 51m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Brighton 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 Brighton to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at St Ives station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Brighton to St Ives train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to St Ives train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Brighton to St Ives train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Brighton and St Ives is 383.5 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to The Terrace via Southampton Central, Salisbury, Exeter St Davids, St Erth, and Interchange in around 9h 40m.