The average train between Dover and St Ives takes 10h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Dover and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into St Ives at 2:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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8h 40m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Dover 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory station and arriving at St Erth station via London St Pancras Intl station and Totnes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
Dover to St Ives train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Erth station.
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The distance between Dover and St Ives is 489.1 km. The road distance is 562 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to St Ives (Cornwall) via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Totnes, and St Erth in around 8h 35m.