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How to get fromDorset to St Ives (Cornwall)by train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain train
    8h 48m
    £89–174

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49 / ...
    11h 10m
    £29–44

  3. Drive  164.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to St Ives (Cornwall)car car 164.6 mi
    3h 12m
    £41–60

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the train from Yeovil Junction to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain train
    9h 24m
    £74–145

  5. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    14h 36m
    £41–63

Dorset to St Ives (Cornwall) by bus and train

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to St Ives (Cornwall) via Kings Statue, Weymouth, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and St Erth in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Harbour Hotel via South Station, Bus Station, White Hart, Ilminster Road Busway, Taunton BP Garage, and Bus Station in around 11h 10m.

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