There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, or car
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Train via Exeter
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
9h 4m£79–153Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Trurobus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Harbour Hotelbus 14
11h 53m£37–63Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
11h 17m£56–95Drive 186.7 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall)car 186.7 mi
3h 41m£47–68Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
9h 49m£145–252
Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train and bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Axminster, Exeter St Davids and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Bournemouth and St Ives (Cornwall) is 228 miles. The road distance is 187.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 4m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.
Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 4m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 11h 17m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and St Ives (Cornwall), England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) via Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, and St Erth in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Harbour Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square in around 11h 17m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Square
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Weymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall).
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