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Brighton to St Ives trains

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The average train between Brighton and St Ives takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. 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.

9h 18m
Duration
356 mi
Distance
£189
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Brighton to St Ives train times

Trains run every 3 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 2:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 43m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 50m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 20m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 32m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 32m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 20m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 32m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 32m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 20m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 32m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 32m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 20m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 32m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 32m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 20m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 34m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 5m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 48m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 30m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 12m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 13m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Brighton to St Ives.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 356.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and St Ives, Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to St Ives (Cornwall) via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Totnes, and St Erth in around 8h 45m.

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