The average train between St Ives and Manchester takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from St Ives to Manchester. 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 2 hours between St Ives and Manchester. 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 Manchester at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from St Ives to Manchester? 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 Manchester. However, there are services departing from St Ives station and arriving at Manchester station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
St Ives to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your St Ives to Manchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between St Ives and Manchester is 425.9 km. The road distance is 603 km.
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Manchester Piccadilly via St Erth, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 28m.