Reading to St Ives by train

Reading to St Ives train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Reading to St Ives by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Reading to St Ives take around 4 hours and 48 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 346 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Reading is scheduled to depart at around  00:20. The last departure is usually at around 19:34 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Reading at around 00:06, with the last train leaving at around 20:33. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 37 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 11 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €63.34.

We think any time is a great time to visit St Ives, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to St Ives.

Is there a direct train from Reading to St Ives?

The journey between Reading and St Ives usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Reading to St Ives every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Reading to St Ives?

The Reading to St Ives train travel takes about 4 hours and 48 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Reading to St Ives train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to St Ives leaving Reading at around 00:20 and the last train leaving at around 19:34 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Reading at around 00:06, with the final departure at 20:33.