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Reading to St Ives train route details

First train

09:09

Last train

20:40

Departure city

Reading

Arrival city

St Ives

Journey time

5h 5m

Distance

215 miles

Price

US$49.03*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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Departs	Arrives	Operator	Find Tickets
20:28 11h 25m, 3 change Reading	07:53 +1 Lelant		Find Tickets
20:40 13h 5m, 4 change Reading West	09:45 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Where to stay near St Ives

The St Ives Bay Hotel
The Terrace
7.6/10
47 review
Tregenna Castle Resort
Trelyon Ave, Saint Ives
8.7/10
128 review
Harbour Hotel & Spa St Ives
The Terrace
8.4/10
105 review
Lifeboat Inn
Wharf Rd
8.7/10
54 review
Treloyhan Manor
Trelyon avenue
9.0/10
24 review
Uno - St Ives
Uno, The Burrows
9.4/10
61 review
Beautiful and Cosy Pod Saintives
Ros Bryn
10.0/10
4 review
Green Apple Bed and Breakfast
St Ives Rd, Saint Ives
9.3/10
50 review

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How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to St Ives

Group travel deals

If your party consists of 3 to 9 travellers, you can benefit from group travel discounts — often up to a third off regular ticket prices. It's a great way to make trips from Reading to St Ives more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.

Season tickets for frequent travellers

Regular commuters travelling between Reading and St Ives - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.

Travel during Off-Peak train times

We'd strongly suggest avoiding rush hour crowds by travelling on Off-Peak services, often leading to a cheaper and more peaceful journey. Exact timings vary between providers, but in general, skip travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. Off-Peak rates are available all day on weekends and bank holidays.

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

A wide selection of Railcards is available, many providing 1/3 off most train tickets — from the 16-25 and 26-30 Railcards to Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior options. With the 16-17 Saver, you can even get 50% off. Purchasing and storing your Railcard in the Trip.com app is quick and simple, ensuring instant access to generous discounts whenever you travel.

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