What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus via Bus Station which costs £35 - £65 and takes 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

How far is it from Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The distance between Croydon and St Ives (Cornwall) is 318 miles. The road distance is 280.2 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 10h 9m and costs £130 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall)?

It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall) bus from?

Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall) train from?

Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The best way to get from Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 10h 9m and costs £130 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall) bus arrive?

Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Foundry Square station.

Where does the Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall) train arrive?

Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Erth station.

Can I drive from Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall)?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall) is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall).

How do I get a train ticket from Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall)?

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Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

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Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 9m
£139–281
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
12h
£39–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
11h 25m
£57–131
Drive 278.6 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall)car 278.6 mi
5h 15m
£68–98

Croydon to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

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10h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 316.4 mi
Duration: 10h 9m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to St Erth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–260 and the journey takes 7h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Square once daily. Tickets cost £50–130 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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