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

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to St Ives is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to St Ives is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Top O Town and arriving at The Terrace via Bus Station, Rail Station, Bampfylde Street and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Dorchester West and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Dorchester to St Ives?

The distance between Dorchester and St Ives is 220 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorchester to St Ives without a car is to train via Castle Cary which takes 6h 54m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Dorchester to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Dorchester to St Ives bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Rail Station.

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

Dorchester to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dorchester West station.

Train or bus from Dorchester to St Ives?

The best way to get from Dorchester to St Ives is to train via Castle Cary which takes 6h 54m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Dorchester to St Ives bus arrive?

Dorchester to St Ives bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Dorchester to St Ives train arrive?

Dorchester to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Dorchester to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to St Ives is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Dorchester to St Ives.

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

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Where can I stay near St Ives?

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Train via Castle Cary
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
6h 54m
£97–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Foundry Squarebus 406 / ...
9h 57m
£29–67
Drive 160 mi
1. Drive from Dorchester to St Ivescar 160 mi
3h 5m
£39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
7h 38m
£69–138

Dorchester to St Ives by train

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Distance: 218.5 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Dorchester West to St Ives (Cornwall) via Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and St Erth in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Top O Town to The Terrace via Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Foundry Square in around 9h 57m.

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