What is the cheapest way to get from Bideford to St Ives?

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to St Ives is to bus which costs £14 - £16 and takes 10h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bideford to St Ives?

The fastest way to get from Bideford to St Ives is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Bideford Quay and arriving at The Terrace via West Street, Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bideford and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Bideford to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at St Erth via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Bideford to St Ives?

The distance between Bideford and St Ives is 181 miles. The road distance is 97.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bideford to St Ives without a car?

The best way to get from Bideford to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £75 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Bideford to St Ives?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Bideford to St Ives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to St Ives bus from?

Bideford to St Ives bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bideford Quay station.

Where do I catch the Bideford to St Ives train from?

Bideford to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Bideford to St Ives?

The best way to get from Bideford to St Ives is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Plymouth, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Bideford to St Ives bus arrive?

Bideford to St Ives bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Waitrose station.

Where does the Bideford to St Ives train arrive?

Bideford to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Bideford to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to St Ives is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Bideford to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2943+ hotels available in St Ives.

Bideford to St Ives - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bideford to St Ives by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 48m
£80–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Stationbus 95
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 94
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Terracebus 14
10h 31m
£15
Bus via Plymouth
1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Waitrosebus 317
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Foundry Squarebus 406 / ...
7h 55m
£25–50
Drive 96.6 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to St Ivescar 96.6 mi
1h 58m
£24–34

Bideford to St Ives by bus and train

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6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180.3 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to The Terrace via Bus Station, Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, St Erth, and Interchange in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bideford Quay to The Terrace via Waitrose, West Street, Bus Station, Mayflower Street, Plymouth Coach Station, and Foundry Square in around 7h 55m.

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