The average train between Hereford and St Ives (Cornwall) takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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.
Trains run hourly between Hereford and St Ives (Cornwall). The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:01 PM which arrives into St Ives (Cornwall) at 2:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Hereford to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Hereford to St Ives (Cornwall) train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Hereford and St Ives (Cornwall) is 281.7 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to St Ives (Cornwall) via Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 7h 8m.