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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to St Ives is to bus which costs £65 - £160 and takes 13h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to St Ives is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at The Terrace via Birmingham Coach Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Chester to St Ives?

The distance between Chester and St Ives is 368 miles. The road distance is 320.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs £160 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Chester to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Chester to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

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

Chester to St Ives train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to St Ives?

The best way to get from Chester to St Ives is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs £160 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 13h 36m.

Where does the Chester to St Ives bus arrive?

Chester to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Chester to St Ives train arrive?

Chester to St Ives train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chester to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to St Ives is 321 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Chester to St Ives.

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

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Where can I stay near St Ives?

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Chester to St Ives - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chester to St Ives by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
8h 50m
£165–283
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Foundry Squarebus 104
13h 36m
£66–156
Drive 318.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to St Ivescar 318.8 mi
6h 14m
£79–114
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
7h 3m
£89–221
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to St Erthtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
10h 4m
£160–305
Train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LPL - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
8h 35m
£88–254
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
8h 27m
£153–341
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LBA - NQY
11h 23m
£110–280

Chester to St Ives by train

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Distance: 366 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Chester to St Ives (Cornwall) via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to The Terrace via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, and Foundry Square in around 13h 36m.

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