There are 4 ways to get from Chichester to St Ives by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
8h 58m£104–212Drive 244.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chichester to St Ivescar 244.4 mi
4h 34m£61–88Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
13h 49m£62–104Train via Westbury
- Take the train from Fareham to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
8h 58m£114–222
Chichester to St Ives by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chichester to St Ives is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chichester to St Ives is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Chichester to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Cathedral and arriving at The Terrace via The Hard Interchange, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Chichester to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Chichester and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Southampton Central, Salisbury, Exeter St Davids and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Chichester and St Ives is 276 miles. The road distance is 245.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chichester to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs £100 - £220.
It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Chichester to St Ives, including transfers.
Chichester to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Chichester to St Ives train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.
The best way to get from Chichester to St Ives is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 49m.
What companies run services between Chichester, England and St Ives, Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Chichester to St Ives (Cornwall) via Southampton Central, Salisbury, Exeter St Davids, and St Erth in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral to The Terrace via The Hard Interchange, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Foundry Square in around 13h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Fareham to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Square
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Chichester to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Chichester to St Ives train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chichester to St Ives is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Chichester to St Ives.
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