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Cheltenham to St Ives trains

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The average train between Cheltenham and St Ives takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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.

6h 34m
Duration
247 mi
Distance
£130
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 15m
£111–161

Cheltenham to St Ives train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cheltenham and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 8:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 8:52 PM which arrives into St Ives at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Hayle and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 37m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 37m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 37m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 37m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 37m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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.

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  • Distance: 247.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Hayle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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