The average train between Porth and St Ives takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Porth 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 hourly between Porth and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Porth is at 9:34 PM which arrives into St Ives at 12:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Porth 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 Porth to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Porth station and arriving at St Ives station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
Porth to St Ives train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Porth to St Ives train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Porth to St Ives train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Porth and St Ives is 212.7 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Porth to St Ives (Cornwall) via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 7h 15m.