The average train between St Ives and Exmouth takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from St Ives to Exmouth. 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 Exmouth. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Exmouth at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from St Ives to Exmouth? 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 Exmouth. However, there are services departing from St Ives station and arriving at Exmouth station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
St Ives to Exmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to Exmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your St Ives to Exmouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between St Ives and Exmouth is 153.8 km. The road distance is 225 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.