Chester to St Ives Trains

Chester to St Ives trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and St Ives takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 10m
Duration: 366 mi
Distance: £183
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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8h 53m

£148–264

Chester to St Ives train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:42 PM which arrives into St Ives at 2:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

3:32 PM → 7:18 AM
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15h 46m • 4 changes
5:58 PM → 8:03 AM
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14h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:30 AM → 1:29 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
6:24 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
7:32 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
8:32 AM → 4:29 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:58 AM → 1:32 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
6:27 AM → 2:33 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
7:32 AM → 3:33 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
8:32 AM → 4:32 PM
8h • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:57 AM → 4:58 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
9:57 AM → 5:29 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
10:14 AM → 6:40 PM
8h 26m • 4 changes
11:28 AM → 7:41 PM
8h 13m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:27 AM → 1:29 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
6:24 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
7:32 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
8:32 AM → 4:29 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:27 AM → 1:29 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
6:24 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
7:32 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
8:32 AM → 4:29 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.

Trip Overview

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Chester to St Ives train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

3:32 PM → 7:18 AM
Arrives next day

5:58 PM → 8:03 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:30 AM → 1:29 PM

6:24 AM → 2:29 PM

7:32 AM → 3:30 PM

8:32 AM → 4:29 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:58 AM → 1:32 PM

6:27 AM → 2:33 PM

7:32 AM → 3:33 PM

8:32 AM → 4:32 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:57 AM → 4:58 PM

9:57 AM → 5:29 PM

10:14 AM → 6:40 PM

11:28 AM → 7:41 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:27 AM → 1:29 PM

6:24 AM → 2:29 PM

7:32 AM → 3:30 PM

8:32 AM → 4:29 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:27 AM → 1:29 PM

6:24 AM → 2:29 PM

7:32 AM → 3:30 PM

8:32 AM → 4:29 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street

Chester to St Ives trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Chester to St Ives train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

3:32 PM → 7:18 AMArrives next day

5:58 PM → 8:03 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:30 AM → 1:29 PM

6:24 AM → 2:29 PM

7:32 AM → 3:30 PM

8:32 AM → 4:29 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:58 AM → 1:32 PM

6:27 AM → 2:33 PM

7:32 AM → 3:33 PM

8:32 AM → 4:32 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:57 AM → 4:58 PM

9:57 AM → 5:29 PM

10:14 AM → 6:40 PM

11:28 AM → 7:41 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:27 AM → 1:29 PM

6:24 AM → 2:29 PM

7:32 AM → 3:30 PM

8:32 AM → 4:29 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:27 AM → 1:29 PM

6:24 AM → 2:29 PM

7:32 AM → 3:30 PM

8:32 AM → 4:29 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street

Train trips from Chester

Train trips to St Ives

Alternative transport options

3:32 PM → 7:18 AM
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5:58 PM → 8:03 AM
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