The average train between Oxford and St Ives takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 Oxford and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 10:24 PM which arrives into St Ives at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Parkway Station and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oxford 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 Oxford to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at St Ives station via Hayle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Oxford to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.
Oxford to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hayle station.
Book your Oxford to St Ives train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Oxford and St Ives is 341.4 km. The road distance is 454 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Didcot Parkway to Hayle once daily. Tickets cost £110–230 and the journey takes 4h 46m.