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

The cheapest way to get from Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus via Reading which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £95.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from The Parade and arriving at Harbour Hotel via High Wycombe BusStn, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Bourne End and arriving at St Erth via Maidenhead and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

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

The distance between Bourne End and St Ives (Cornwall) is 283 miles. The road distance is 259.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs £120 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

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

Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

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

Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The best way to get from Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 11h 1m.

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

Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Foundry Square station.

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

Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Erth station.

Can I drive from Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall)?

Yes, the driving distance between Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall) is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall).

Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

There are 4129+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).

Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
9h 3m
£120–244
Bus via Reading
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
11h 58m
£43–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
11h 1m
£68–145
Drive 257.9 mi
1. Drive from Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall)car 257.9 mi
4h 52m
£63–91
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Maidenhead to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
8h 40m
£166–396

Bourne End to St Ives (Cornwall) by train and bus

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Distance: 281 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, England and St Ives (Cornwall), England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to St Erth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £110–220 and the journey takes 6h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Square twice daily. Tickets cost £55–130 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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