What is the cheapest way to get from Bishop's Stortford to St Ives?

The cheapest way to get from Bishop's Stortford to St Ives is to bus via Islington which costs £65 - £170 and takes 11h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bishop's Stortford to St Ives?

The fastest way to get from Bishop's Stortford to St Ives is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Bishop's Stortford and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Bishop's Stortford station to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Tottenham Hale Bus Station and arriving at The Terrace via London Heathrow Airport and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Bishop's Stortford and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Bishop's Stortford to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Bishops Stortford and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Liverpool Street station, London Paddington and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Bishop's Stortford to St Ives?

The distance between Bishop's Stortford and St Ives is 304 miles. The road distance is 314.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bishop's Stortford to St Ives without a car?

The best way to get from Bishop's Stortford to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs £140 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Bishop's Stortford to St Ives?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Bishop's Stortford to St Ives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bishop's Stortford to St Ives bus from?

Bishop's Stortford to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

Where do I catch the Bishop's Stortford to St Ives train from?

Bishop's Stortford to St Ives train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from Bishops Stortford station.

Train, bus or fly from Bishop's Stortford to St Ives?

The best way to get from Bishop's Stortford to St Ives is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs £140 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus via Islington, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 11h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £200 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Bishop's Stortford to St Ives bus arrive?

Bishop's Stortford to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Penzance Bus Station.

Where does the Bishop's Stortford to St Ives train arrive?

Bishop's Stortford to St Ives train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Bishop's Stortford to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Bishop's Stortford to St Ives is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Bishop's Stortford to St Ives.

How do I get a train ticket from Bishop's Stortford to St Ives?

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Where can I stay near St Ives?

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Bishop's Stortford to St Ives - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly London Stansted Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
3. Take the train from St Erth to St Ives (Cornwall)train
5h 59m
£71–245
Fly London Stansted Airport to Land'S End Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Land'S End Airport (LEQ)plane STN - LEQ
9h 14m
£43–191
Train
1. Take the train from Bishops Stortford to London Liverpool Streettrain Stansted Express
2. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 28m
£148–294
Bus via Islington
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
11h 54m
£69–166
Drive 312.7 mi
1. Drive from Bishop's Stortford to St Ivescar 312.7 mi
5h 38m
£76–109
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bishops Stortford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
9h 9m
£183–420
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
12h 8m
£70–172

Bishop's Stortford to St Ives by train and subway

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Distance: 302.4 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Bishop's Stortford, England and St Ives, Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Bishops Stortford to St Ives (Cornwall) via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Paddington, London Paddington, and St Erth in around 10h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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