The average train between St Ives and Wales takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from St Ives to Wales. 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 Wales. 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 Wales at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 34m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from St Ives to Wales? 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 Wales. However, there are services departing from St Ives station and arriving at Wales station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
St Ives to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your St Ives to Wales train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between St Ives and Wales is 260.9 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cardiff Central via St Erth, Plymouth, and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 14m.