The average train between Waterloo Station and St Ives takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. 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 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 11:26 PM which arrives into St Ives at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 45m • 2 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 Waterloo Station station and arriving at St Ives station via St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Waterloo Station to St Ives train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Waterloo Station to St Ives train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Waterloo Station to St Ives train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Waterloo Station and St Ives is 402.8 km. The road distance is 490 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to St Erth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £120–230 and the journey takes 7h 56m.