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Preston to St Ives buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and St Ives takes 18h 31m and the fastest bus takes 16h 51m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Preston to St Ives. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 31m
Duration
413 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Preston to St Ives bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Preston and St Ives. The service departs Preston at 3:20 AM at night, which arrives into St Ives at 22:11:00. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 18h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGo Cornwall Bus18h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGo Cornwall Bus18h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGo Cornwall Bus18h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGo Cornwall Bus18h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGo Cornwall Bus18h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGo Cornwall Bus16h 51m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to St Ives? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 412.6 mi
  • Duration: 18h 31m

What companies run services between Preston, England and St Ives, Cornwall, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to The Terrace via Birmingham Coach Station and Foundry Square in around 14h 35m.

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