The average train between St Ives and Bristol takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from St Ives to Bristol. 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 St Ives and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Bristol at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from St Ives to Bristol? 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 Bristol. However, there are services departing from St Ives station and arriving at Bristol station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
St Ives to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your St Ives to Bristol train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between St Ives and Bristol is 244.9 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol Temple Meads via St Erth and Plymouth in around 4h 59m.