What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to St Ives?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to St Ives is to bus via Bus Station which costs £45 - £75 and takes 12h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to St Ives?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to St Ives is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at The Terrace via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at St Erth via Southampton Central, Salisbury and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Brighton to St Ives?

The distance between Brighton and St Ives is 304 miles. The road distance is 277 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to St Ives without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to St Ives without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 53m and costs £120 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to St Ives?

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Brighton to St Ives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to St Ives bus from?

Brighton to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to St Ives train from?

Brighton to St Ives train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to St Ives?

The best way to get from Brighton to St Ives is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 53m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 23m.

Where does the Brighton to St Ives bus arrive?

Brighton to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to St Ives train arrive?

Brighton to St Ives train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Brighton to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to St Ives is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Brighton to St Ives.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to St Ives?

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Where can I stay near St Ives?

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Brighton to St Ives - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Brighton to St Ives by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
9h 53m
£121–234
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
12h 12m
£47–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
11h 23m
£52–89
Drive 275.4 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to St Ivescar 275.4 mi
5h 14m
£69–99
Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
8h 44m
£85–287
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
11h 2m
£152–268
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
9h 42m
£187–461
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LCY - NQY
10h 26m
£283–670

Brighton to St Ives by train and bus

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9h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 302.5 mi
Duration: 9h 53m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to The Terrace via Southampton Central, Salisbury, Exeter St Davids, St Erth, and Interchange in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to The Terrace via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square in around 11h 23m.

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