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St Ives Bay Line

GWR train on the St Ives Bay Line
Couple looking out the train window at the golden sands
Train on the St Ives Bay Line
View from the train window on the St Ives Bay Line

Arts and culture

Family fun

Scenic views

South West

St Ives Bay Line

St Erth – St Ives

Considered one of the most beautiful routes in Britain, you need to experience the St Ives Bay Line for yourself.

Scenic views

Enjoy the spectacular views from the train window as the line sweeps along the coast past the golden sands of Hayle Towans and Carbis Bay before arriving in St Ives.

Family fun

Go from the train to the beach and enjoy golden sands and glistening waters surrounding St Ives Bay. Don’t forget to pack a picnic to enjoy on the beach together.

Arts & culture

The charming seaside town of St Ives is home to a range on independant boutiques and art galleries.

Discover this scenic train ride with The Arts Society as your travel companion. Download the Trail of Discovery and get ready to window gaze and spot hidden gems along the route from your train seat. Download the St Erth to St Ives Trail here.

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About this line

Route

St Erth – St Ives

Journey time

10 mins

Cost

Single from £4.00

Distance

4 miles | 7km

This line is supported by:

Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership

Journey time from …

  • London
  • Manchester

Stations on this line:

  • St Erth
  • Lelant Saltings
  • Lelant
  • Carbis Bay
  • St Ives (Cornwall)

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