The average train between St Ives and Leicester takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from St Ives to Leicester. 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 St Ives and Leicester. 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 Leicester at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 5m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from St Ives to Leicester? 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 Leicester. However, there are services departing from St Erth station and arriving at Leicester station via Plymouth station and Birmingham New Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
St Ives to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.
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The distance between St Ives and Leicester is 404.2 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Leicester via St Erth, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 57m.