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How to get fromCambridge to St Ives (Cornwall)by train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cambridge to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Totnes

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the train from Totnes to St Erthtrain train
    8h 20m
    £150–274

  2. Bus via Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk950
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49
    12h 11m
    £47–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus bus 406
    11h 46m
    £56–100

  4. Drive  328.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to St Ives (Cornwall)car car 328.5 mi
    5h 48m
    £83–119

  5. Fly from London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane STN - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain train
    6h 25m
    £65–292

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain train Cambridge - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    10h 57m
    £162–278

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LHR - NQY
    9h 42m
    £186–520

Cambridge to St Ives (Cornwall) by train and subway

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to St Ives (Cornwall) via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Totnes, and St Erth in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Harbour Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square in around 11h 46m.

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