What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 12h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from St Paul's Square and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

How far is it from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The distance between Bedford and St Ives (Cornwall) is 382 miles. The road distance is 297.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 33m and costs £170 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall)?

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) bus from?

Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) train from?

Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train, bus or fly from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The best way to get from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus which takes 12h 27m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £110 - £300 and takes 9h 6m, you could also train, which costs £150 - £330 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) bus arrive?

Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) train arrive?

Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall)?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall).

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall)?

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Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

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Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Hayletrain
9h 33m
£178–282
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
12h 27m
£62–152
Drive 295.6 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall)car 295.6 mi
5h 36m
£72–104
Fly from Luton Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LTN - NQY
9h 6m
£117–293
Train
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 26m
£159–324
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
9h 33m
£195–445
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
7h 32m
£102–325
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane BHX - NQY
10h 22m
£97–270

Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) by bus and train

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9h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 379.9 mi
Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and St Ives (Cornwall), England?

You can take a bus from St Paul's Square to Harbour Hotel via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Foundry Square in around 12h 27m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) once daily.

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