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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to St Ives is to bus which costs £65 - £180 and takes 12h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to St Ives is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at The Terrace via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at St Erth via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Colchester to St Ives?

The distance between Colchester and St Ives is 359 miles. The road distance is 336 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs £160 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Colchester to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Colchester to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

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

Colchester to St Ives train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to St Ives?

The best way to get from Colchester to St Ives is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs £160 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 12h 21m.

Where does the Colchester to St Ives bus arrive?

Colchester to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to St Ives train arrive?

Colchester to St Ives train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to St Ives is 336 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Colchester to St Ives.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 40m
£162–317
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Land'S End Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Land'S End Airport (LEQ)plane STN - LEQ
9h 57m
£39–188
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
11h 41m
£76–140
Drive 334.1 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to St Ivescar 334.1 mi
6h 32m
£82–118
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
6h 42m
£62–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
12h 21m
£69–173
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
9h 20m
£194–444
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
4. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
7h 25m
£116–301

Colchester to St Ives by train and bus

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Distance: 356.8 mi
Duration: 10h 40m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to The Terrace via Stratford, London Paddington, St Erth, and Interchange in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to The Terrace via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Foundry Square in around 12h 21m.

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