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How to get fromCornwall to St Ivesby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Par to St Erthtrain train Plymouth - Penzance / ...
    2h 5m
    £19–35

  2. Drive  42.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cornwall to St Ivescar car 42.9 mi
    50 min
    £11–16

  3. Train, line 14 bus

    1. Take the train from St Austell to Redruthtrain train Plymouth - Penzance / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Terracebus bus 14
    3h 13m
    £14–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cornwall to St Ivestaxi taxi 42.9 mi
    50 min
    £180–230

Cornwall to St Ives by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Par to St Erth hourly. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 53 min. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.

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