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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to St Ives is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to St Ives is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Promenade and arriving at The Terrace via Arle Court Tpt Hub and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Plymouth and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to St Ives?

The distance between Cheltenham and St Ives is 249 miles. The road distance is 217.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Cheltenham to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Cheltenham to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Tpt Hub station.

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

Cheltenham to St Ives train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to St Ives?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to St Ives is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Cheltenham to St Ives bus arrive?

Cheltenham to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Foundry Square station.

Where does the Cheltenham to St Ives train arrive?

Cheltenham to St Ives train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to St Ives is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Cheltenham to St Ives.

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

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Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2831+ hotels available in St Ives.

Cheltenham to St Ives - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to St Ives by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
5h 43m
£106–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Foundry Squarebus 104
10h 27m
£38–69
Drive 216.7 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to St Ivescar 216.7 mi
3h 54m
£54–78
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 14m
£104–175

Cheltenham to St Ives by train

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Distance: 247.9 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to St Ives (Cornwall) via Plymouth and St Erth in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Foundry Square once daily. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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