There are 7 ways to get from Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, plane, or car
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Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
best- Take the train from Dunfermline Town to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
- Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
6h 39m£78–263Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hayletrain Edinburgh - Penzance
12h 36m£290–434Drive 558.4 mi
- Drive from Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall)car 558.4 mi
9h 32m£139–201Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
8h 21m£152–374Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
8h 46m£127–294Train to Newcastle, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane NCL - NQY
10h 44m£116–346Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain
15h 50m£205–404
Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train and fly which costs £75 - £270 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs £75 - £270.
No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Hayle via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
The distance between Dunfermline and St Ives (Cornwall) is 449 miles. The road distance is 561.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 12h 36m and costs £290 - £440.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.
Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Hayle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall) is 562 miles. It takes approximately 9h 32m to drive from Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall).
There are 3975+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).
What companies run services between Dunfermline, Scotland and St Ives (Cornwall), England?
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hayle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £280–420 and the journey takes 10h 24m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dunfermline Town to Edinburgh Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- ScotRail
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