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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chelmsford to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Totnes

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the train from Totnes to St Erthtrain train
    8h 10m
    £139–260

  2. Fly London Stansted Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 46m
    £56–237

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49
    11h 46m
    £67–112

  4. Drive  310.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to St Ives (Cornwall)car car 310.2 mi
    6h 8m
    £77–111

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    10h 27m
    £139–265

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus bus 406
    12h 58m
    £58–101

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LHR - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain train
    9h 16m
    £163–458

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain train
    10h 38m
    £317–723

Chelmsford to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to St Ives (Cornwall) via Stratford, London Paddington, Totnes, and St Erth in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Harbour Hotel via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Foundry Square in around 12h 58m.

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