St Ives Cornwall Station is located on Station Road to the east of the coastal town of St Ives, just 100 metres from Porthminster Beach. St Ives Cornwall Station is the only rail station in the town of St Ives but one of many in Cornwall. Carbis Bay station is 3 minutes away by train and St Erth station 17 minutes away. St Ives Cornwall Station served 707,000 passengers in 2018/20, making it one of the busiest stations in Cornwall. There is one platform at St Ives Cornwall Station, which is on the left of trains arriving from St Erth.
St Ives Train Station is managed by Great Western Railway, which operates the only service going to St Ives Train Station on the St Ives Bay Line from St Erth. St Ives Train Station was opened on 1st June 1877 by Great Western Railway, the original station was closed on 23rd May 1971 with a new station built to replace it. The site of the original station is now a car park.
Station Area Map
St Ives Cornwall Station is situated on Station Road at the east end of the town of St Ives. St Ives Cornwall Station is a short walk from Porthminster Beach and Porthgwidden Beach.
There are many places worth visiting that are within walking distance of St Ives Cornwall Station, including Tate St Ives, Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, and Porthminster Beach Cafe.
Only one train line runs to St Ives Cornwall Station, which is operated by Great Western Railway. The St Ives Bay line runs from St Erth, passing through Lelant Saltings, Lelant, and Carbis Bay. At St Erth the St Ives Bay Line connects to the Cornish Main Line, which travels to Penzance and London.
Station Details and Facilities
Address
St Ives Cornwall station, Station Road, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2BP
General Information
Ticket Office Opening Hours
- Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Staffing Level
During the summer season only.
Ticket Buying and Collection
Book tickets to and from St Ives Cornwall Station through our website. You can choose to collect your tickets from St Ives Cornwall Station at one of the accessible ticket machines or to receive an e-Ticket which you can download to your phone.
Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening Hours
During the summer season only.
- Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Accessible Ticket Machines
Accessible ticket machines are available at St Ives Cornwall Station.
Height-adjusted ticket counter
There is not a height adjusted ticket counter available at St Ives Cornwall Station.
Induction Loop
There is an induction loop available at St Ives Train Station.
Penalty Fares
Penalty fares cannot be paid at St Ives Train Station.
Station Facilities
ATM
There is not an ATM available at St Ives Train Station.
First Class Lounge
There is not a First Class Lounge available at St Ives Train Station.
Seated Area
There is not a seating area available at St Ives Train Station.
Waiting Room
There is not a waiting room available at St Ives Train Station.
Station Buffet
There is not a station buffet available at St Ives Train Station.
Station Buffet
There is not a station buffet available at St Ives Train Station.
Baby ChangeThere are no baby changing facilities available at St Ives Station.
TelephonesThere is a pay phone available at St Ives Station which takes cards and coins.
ShopsThere are no shops available at St Ives Cornwall Station.
Accessibility
Assistance
There is no meeting point for assistance available at St Ives Station.
Ramp For Train Access
There is a ramp for train access available at St Ives Station.
Helpline
08001 971 329 or 18001 0800 197 1329
If you plan on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day.
Step Free Access
Step Free Category A Station
This station has step-free access to the platform.
Safety warning
Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are not available at St Ives Station.
WiFi
There is no public WiFi available at St Ives Station.
Parking
There is a car park with 200 spaces at St Ives Station which is operated by the local council.
Station Road
St Ives
TR26 2BP
Frequently Asked Questions
Does St Ives have a train station?
St Ives has one train station to the east of the town centre.
How long is the train journey to St Ives?
The train journey to St Ives from St Erth takes ten minutes.
How to get from St Ives station to the beach?
You can get to Porthminster Beach from St Ives Station by walking, the beach is just 100 metres away from St Ives Station.
Is St Ives station open?
St Ives Station is open every day of the year except from Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Are trains running today from St Ives station?
Trains operated by Great Western Railway run from St Ives Station every day of the year except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Where do you catch the train to St Ives?
You can catch the train to St Ives from St Erth, which is where the St Ives Bay Line connects to the Cornish Main Line.