The average train between Gatwick and St Ives takes 7h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:22 PM which arrives into St Ives at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gatwick 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 Gatwick to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at St Ives station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
Gatwick to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Gatwick to St Ives train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gatwick and St Ives is 387.7 km. The road distance is 510 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to St Ives (Cornwall) via Reading and St Erth in around 9h 57m.