The average train between St Ives and France takes 14h 43m and the fastest train takes 11h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from St Ives to France. 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 4 hours between St Ives and France. 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 France at 8:31 PM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 14h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from St Ives to France? 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 France. However, there are services departing from St Ives station and arriving at France station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
St Ives to France train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to France train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between St Ives and France is 675.5 km. The road distance is 1,194 km.
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cité via St Erth, Plymouth, Derby, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 12h 27m.