The average train between Swansea and St Ives (Cornwall) takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea to St Ives (Cornwall). 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 Swansea and St Ives (Cornwall). The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 7:24 PM which arrives into St Ives (Cornwall) at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Swansea to St Ives (Cornwall)? 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 Swansea to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Swansea to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Swansea to St Ives (Cornwall) train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swansea and St Ives (Cornwall) is 190.3 km. The road distance is 464 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to St Ives (Cornwall) via Bristol Parkway, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 7h 35m.