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Derby to St Ives trains

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The average train between Derby and St Ives takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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.

8h 3m
Duration
332 mi
Distance
£174
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 36m
£148–215

Derby to St Ives train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Derby and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 7:31 PM which arrives into St Ives at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Hayle and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 47m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 22m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 5m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 5m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 58m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 9m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby 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 Derby to St Ives.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 331.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Hayle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £140–220 and the journey takes 5h 56m.

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