The average train between Penrith and St Ives takes 12h 3m and the fastest train takes 9h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 5 times a day between Penrith and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 8:23 PM which arrives into St Ives at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 12h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Penrith 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 Penrith to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at St Ives station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
Penrith to St Ives train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to St Ives train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Penrith to St Ives train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Penrith and St Ives is 528.1 km. The road distance is 752 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to St Ives (Cornwall) via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 10h 3m.