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London Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall) train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall), starting from £72.50 and averaging £42.00. The entire journey takes no more than 5h 25m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

  • Sun, Aug 10
    From £76.50
  • Mon, Aug 11
    From £86.00
  • Tue, Aug 12
    From £84.50
  • Wed, Aug 13
    From £77.10
  • Thu, Aug 14
    From £75.00
  • Fri, Aug 15
    From £72.50
  • Sat, Aug 16
    From £85.50
DepartsArrivesDurationOperator
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23:50
London Paddington
08:03+1
St Ives (Cornwall)
8h 13m, No directGreat Western Railway
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London Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall) train route details

First train
First train
07:53
Last train
Last train
23:50
Departure station
Departure station
London Paddington
Arrival station
Arrival station
St Ives (Cornwall)
Journey time
Journey time
5h 25m
Distance
Distance
249 miles
Price
Price
£72.50*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from London Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall)

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Season Tickets for frequent travels

For frequent travellers between London Paddington and St Ives (Cornwall), consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.
Network Railcard for Southeast England

Network Railcard for Southeast England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.
Travelling in off-peak train times

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from London Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall) can result in significant cost savings.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall) for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from London Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall), you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Group travels to save 1/3

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

London Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall) train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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