Manchester Airport (MAN) to St Ives Trains

Manchester Airport (MAN) to St Ives trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and St Ives takes 9h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 44m
Duration: 384 mi
Distance: £247
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain

9h 25m

£174–311

Manchester Airport (MAN) to St Ives train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Manchester Airport (MAN) and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 9:04 PM which arrives into St Ives at 2:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 9h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

4:48 AM → 1:32 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
5:43 AM → 2:33 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 3:33 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 4:32 PM
8h 28m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

7:37 AM → 4:58 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
9:05 AM → 5:29 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
9:59 AM → 6:40 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
10:10 AM → 7:41 PM
9h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

4:48 AM → 1:29 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
6:03 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 26m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 3:30 PM
8h 26m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

4:48 AM → 1:29 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
6:03 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 26m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 3:30 PM
8h 26m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

4:48 AM → 1:29 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
6:03 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 26m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 3:30 PM
8h 26m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 25m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Manchester Airport (MAN), England and St Ives, Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Airport to St Ives (Cornwall) via Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 9h 25m.

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