The average train between Southport and St Ives takes 11h 14m and the fastest train takes 8h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Southport 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 3 hours between Southport and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into St Ives at 2:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool South Parkway and take an average of 11h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southport to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at St Ives station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
Southport to St Ives train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool South Parkway station.
Southport to St Ives train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hayle station.
Book your Southport to St Ives train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southport and St Ives is 417.3 km. The road distance is 642 km.
You can take a train from Southport to The Terrace via Liverpool South Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Hayle, and Foundry Square in around 9h 56m.