What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to St Ives?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to St Ives is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Cary to St Ives?

The fastest way to get from Castle Cary to St Ives is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Castle Cary and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Cary to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at St Erth via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Castle Cary to St Ives?

The distance between Castle Cary and St Ives is 188 miles. The road distance is 164.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castle Cary to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £80 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Castle Cary to St Ives?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Castle Cary to St Ives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Cary to St Ives train from?

Castle Cary to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.

Where does the Castle Cary to St Ives train arrive?

Castle Cary to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Castle Cary to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Cary to St Ives is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Castle Cary to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2943+ hotels available in St Ives.

Castle Cary to St Ives - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Castle Cary to St Ives by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
5h 5m
£84–162
Drive 163.5 mi
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1. Drive from Castle Cary to St Ivescar 163.5 mi
3h 2m
£40–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Foundry Squarebus 406 / ...
6h 33m
£54–115

Castle Cary to St Ives by train and bus

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5h 5mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 186.5 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Castle Cary to The Terrace via Exeter St Davids, St Erth, and Interchange in around 5h 5m.

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