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How to get fromCheltenham to St Ivesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cheltenham to St Ives by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Hayletrain train Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
    5h 19m
    £109–158

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Foundry Squarebus bus 104
    10h 6m
    £38–69

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Trurotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Terracebus bus 14
    9h 21m
    £49–83

  4. Drive  216.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to St Ivescar car 216.7 mi
    3h 54m
    £54–79

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Land's End (LEQ)plane plane EXT - LEQ
    5h 47m
    £169–500

  6. Train via Plymouth

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain train Plymouth - Penzance / ...
    5h 42m
    £106–168

Cheltenham to St Ives by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Hayle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Foundry Square twice daily. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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