The average train between St Ives (Cornwall) and Bristol takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol. 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 (Cornwall) and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives (Cornwall) is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Bristol at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol? 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 (Cornwall) to Bristol. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) station and arriving at Bristol station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between St Ives (Cornwall) and Bristol is 245.2 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol Temple Meads via St Erth and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 50m.