The average train between Waterloo Station and St Ives takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterloo Station to St Ives. 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 3 hours between Waterloo Station and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 8:44 PM which arrives into St Ives at 9:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 44m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Waterloo Station to St Ives? 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 Waterloo Station to St Ives. However, there are services departing from London Paddington station and arriving at St Erth station via Totnes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Waterloo Station to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
Waterloo Station to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Erth station.
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The distance between Waterloo Station and St Ives is 402.9 km. The road distance is 446 km.
You can take a subway from Waterloo station to St Ives (Cornwall) via Paddington station, London Paddington, Totnes, and St Erth in around 7h 31m.