The average train between St Ives and Porth takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from St Ives to Porth. 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 Porth. 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 Porth at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from St Ives to Porth? 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 Porth. However, there are services departing from St Ives station and arriving at Porth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
St Ives to Porth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to Porth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your St Ives to Porth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between St Ives and Porth is 212.7 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Porth via St Erth, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 7h 5m.