The average train between St Ives and Birmingham takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from St Ives to Birmingham. 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 2 hours between St Ives and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 8:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from St Ives to Birmingham? 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 St Ives to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from St Ives station and arriving at Birmingham station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
St Ives to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your St Ives to Birmingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between St Ives and Birmingham is 353.9 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Birmingham New Street via St Erth and Plymouth in around 6h 35m.