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Colchester to St Ives (Cornwall) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and St Ives (Cornwall) takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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.

9h 11m
Duration
357 mi
Distance
£187
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Colchester to St Ives (Cornwall) train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Colchester and St Ives (Cornwall). The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:00 PM which arrives into St Ives (Cornwall) at 2:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 15m • 4 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 21m • 4 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 57m • 4 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 15m • 4 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 21m • 4 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 57m • 4 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 28m • 4 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 59m • 4 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 28m • 4 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 2m • 4 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 27m • 4 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 9m • 4 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 15m • 4 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 21m • 4 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 57m • 4 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 15m • 4 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 21m • 4 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 57m • 4 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 54m • 4 changes
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Map of how to get from Colchester to St Ives (Cornwall).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 356.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and St Ives (Cornwall), England?

You can take a train from Colchester to St Ives (Cornwall) via Stratford, London Paddington, Totnes, and St Erth in around 8h 20m.

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