There are 3 ways to get from Bath to St Ives by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Bath Spa to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
4h 44m£90–160Drive 184.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bath to St Ivescar 184.8 mi
3h 37m£47–67Train, fly
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Land's End (LEQ)plane EXT - LEQ
5h 46m£152–491
Bath to St Ives by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bath to St Ives is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Bath to St Ives is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Bath and St Ives is 216 miles. The road distance is 185.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bath to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Bath to St Ives, including transfers.
Bath to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Erth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bath to St Ives is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Bath to St Ives.
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What companies run services between Bath, England and St Ives, Cornwall, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bath Spa to St Erth once daily. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 4h 7m.
- Website
- astroairgroup.com
Flights from Exeter to Land's End via Scilly Isles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–330
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
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