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Trip Overview

The average train between St Ives and Manchester takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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.

7h 42m
Duration
374 mi
Distance
£192
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

St Ives to Manchester train times

Trains run twice a week between St Ives and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 10:04 AM which arrives into Manchester at 6:00 PM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country7h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country7h 56m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from St Ives to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 374.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Manchester Piccadilly via St Erth and Plymouth in around 8h 25m.

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