The average train between St Ives and Plymouth takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is an hourly train service from St Ives to Plymouth. 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 hourly between St Ives and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from St Ives station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
St Ives to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your St Ives to Plymouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between St Ives and Plymouth is 96.5 km. The road distance is 124 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.