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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and St Ives takes 10h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 42m. There is at least one train per day from Preston 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.

10h 16m
Duration
407 mi
Distance
£198
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Preston to St Ives train times

Trains run once daily between Preston and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 10:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:19 PM which arrives into St Ives at 2:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 10h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 1m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)17h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)17h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 42m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to St Ives.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 407.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 16m

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

You can take a train from Preston to St Ives (Cornwall) via Birmingham New Street and St Erth in around 9h 26m.

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