The average train between St Ives and London takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from St Ives to London. 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 London. 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 London at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St Ives to London. However, there are services departing from St Ives station and arriving at London station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
St Ives to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your St Ives to London train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between St Ives and London is 402.1 km. The road distance is 484 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to London Paddington every 3 hours. Tickets cost £130–260 and the journey takes 5h.