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Purley to St Ives (Cornwall) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Purley and St Ives (Cornwall) takes 8h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Purley to St Ives (Cornwall). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 45m
Duration
319 mi
Distance
£165
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Purley to St Ives (Cornwall) train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Purley and St Ives (Cornwall). The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 7:57 PM which arrives into St Ives (Cornwall) at 9:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 59m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 41m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 42m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 32m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 32m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 32m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 32m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 32m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 5m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 36m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 5m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 36m • 4 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Purley to St Ives (Cornwall)? 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.

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  • Distance: 319.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Purley, England and St Ives (Cornwall), England?

You can take a train from Purley to St Ives (Cornwall) via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Totnes, and St Erth in around 8h 1m.

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