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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus which costs £85 - £140 and takes 17h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 7h 28m and costs £100 - £160.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 32m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

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

The distance between Cumbria and St Ives (Cornwall) is 477 miles. The road distance is 436.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs £180 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 11h 24m to get from Cumbria to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

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

Cumbria to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

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

Cumbria to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs £180 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £140 and takes 17h 32m.

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

Cumbria to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

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

Cumbria to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to St Ives (Cornwall) is 437 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Cumbria to St Ives (Cornwall).

Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

There are 3945+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).

Cumbria to St Ives (Cornwall) - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Cumbria to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
11h 24m
£189–306
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Foundry Squarebus 104
17h 32m
£85–136
Drive 434.4 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to St Ives (Cornwall)car 434.4 mi
7h 28m
£108–156
Line 508 bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Brackenrigg Inn to Rail Stationbus
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
4. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
8h 54m
£102–262
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hayletrain
14h 8m
£203–346
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
2. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
5. Take the train from Plymouth to Trurotrain
6. Take the bus from Railway Station to Harbour Hotelbus 14
18h 43m
£104–172
Train to Newcastle, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane NCL - NQY
11h 24m
£111–312
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
10h 37m
£170–369
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
4. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
11h 25m
£141–304
Train, train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
3. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LBA - NQY
12h 52m
£115–312

Cumbria to St Ives (Cornwall) by bus and train

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Distance: 474 mi
Duration: 11h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to St Ives (Cornwall) via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 11h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cumbria to Harbour Hotel via Longthwaite road end, Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Foundry Square in around 17h 32m.

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