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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train and bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 12h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £70.

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

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.

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

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Salisbury and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Exeter St Davids and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

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

The distance between Bournemouth and St Ives (Cornwall) is 250 miles. The road distance is 187.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 8h 52m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

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

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

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

Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train via Exeter which takes 8h 52m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 11h 17m.

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

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

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

Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

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

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).

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

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Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

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

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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
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
8h 52m
£87–180
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Trurobus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Harbour Hotelbus 14
12h 2m
£38–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
11h 17m
£64–102
Drive 186.7 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall)car 186.7 mi
3h 41m
£47–67
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
9h 52m
£145–254

Bournemouth to St Ives (Cornwall) by bus and train

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8h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 248.1 mi
Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Square to St Ives (Cornwall) via Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, Salisbury, Exeter St Davids, and St Erth in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Harbour Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square in around 11h 17m.

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