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Trip Overview

The average train between St Ives and Leicester takes 8h 37m 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.

8h 37m
Duration
332 mi
Distance
£172
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

St Ives to Leicester train times

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 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryCross Country12h 9m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country12h 36m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country14h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 3m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 8m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 5m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryCross Country7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 3m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 8m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 5m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryCross Country7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 6m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 6m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 4m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryCross Country7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country6h 43m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 8m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryCross Country7h 7m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 3m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 8m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 5m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryCross Country7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 3m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 8m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country7h 5m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryCross Country7h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from St Ives to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 332.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between St Ives, Cornwall, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Leicester via St Erth, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 57m.

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