The average train between Liverpool and St Ives takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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 3 hours between Liverpool and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 9:33 PM which arrives into St Ives at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 16m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at St Ives station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Liverpool to St Ives train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to St Ives train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Hayle station.
Book your Liverpool to St Ives train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Liverpool and St Ives is 394.7 km. The road distance is 611 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to The Terrace via Birmingham New Street, Hayle, and Foundry Square in around 8h 42m.