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How to get fromDerby to St Ives (Cornwall)by train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Derby to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to St Erthtrain train Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
    6h 37m
    £145–214

  2. Drive  299.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to St Ives (Cornwall)car car 299.9 mi
    5h 24m
    £74–107

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane BHX - NQY
    9h 18m
    £99–247

  4. Train via Plymouth

    1. Take the train from Derby to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain train Plymouth - Penzance / ...
    7h 4m
    £144–224

  5. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    4. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain train
    7h 46m
    £95–261

  6. Fly from East Midlands Airport

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EMA - NQY
    9h 27m
    £87–237

Derby to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to St Erth once daily. Tickets cost £140–220 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) 3 times a week.

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