The average train between Cheltenham and St Ives (Cornwall) takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Cheltenham and St Ives (Cornwall). The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 8:52 PM which arrives into St Ives (Cornwall) at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Cheltenham to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Cheltenham to St Ives (Cornwall) train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cheltenham and St Ives (Cornwall) is 302.9 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to St Ives (Cornwall) via Plymouth and St Erth in around 5h 42m.