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How to get fromBrighton to St Ivesby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to St Ives by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridge Northtrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Busway Cambridge North to The Poundbus bus B
    3h 32m
    £56–122

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to Cambridgebus bus Uk066
    2. Take the bus from The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride to The Poundbus bus A
    5h 15m
    £16–25

  3. Drive 131.4 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to St Ivescar car 131.4 mi
    2h 15m
    £32–46

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Cambridge Southtrain train Brighton - Cambridge
    2. Take the bus from Royal Papworth Hospital to The Poundbus bus A
    3h 37m
    £59–113

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Hitchintrain train Brighton - Cambridge
    2. Take the train from Hitchin to Huntingdontrain train Horsham - Peterborough / ...
    3h 42m
    £58–115

  6. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Trumpington Park-and-Ridebus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride to The Poundbus bus A
    6h 33m
    £31–75

Brighton to St Ives by train and bus

Calendar235Weekly Services
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and St Ives, Cambridgeshire, England?

You can take a bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to The Pound via Cambridge and The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brighton to Ansley Way via Hitchin, Huntingdon, Huntingdon station, and Bus Station in around 3h 42m.

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