Maidstone to St Ives Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Maidstone and St Ives takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Maidstone 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.

9h 3m
Duration: 342 mi
Distance: £177
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Totnes

best

Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain
Take the train from Totnes to St Erthtrain

8h 34m

£143–265

Maidstone to St Ives train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Maidstone and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 7:14 PM which arrives into St Ives at 9:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:13 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
7:11 AM → 2:58 PM
7h 46m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
9:14 AM → 5:28 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:13 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
7:11 AM → 2:58 PM
7h 46m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
9:14 AM → 5:28 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:13 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
7:11 AM → 2:58 PM
7h 46m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
9:14 AM → 5:28 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:13 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
7:11 AM → 2:58 PM
7h 46m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
9:14 AM → 5:28 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:13 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
7:11 AM → 2:58 PM
7h 46m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
9:14 AM → 5:28 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:14 AM → 2:02 PM
7h 47m • 4 changes
7:14 AM → 3:33 PM
8h 18m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 4:02 PM
7h 47m • 4 changes
9:14 AM → 5:33 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Maidstone 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.

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to St Ives (Cornwall) via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Totnes, and St Erth in around 8h 34m.

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