There are 8 ways to get from Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hayletrain Edinburgh - Penzance
12h 36m£290–434Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
cheapest- 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
8h 9m£78–263Bus
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Foundry Squarebus 104
19h 25m£88–148Drive 558.4 mi
- Drive from Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall)car 558.4 mi
9h 32m£139–201Train 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 49m£205–399Fly 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 22m£152–379Fly 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£118–357
Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus which costs £85 - £150 and takes 19h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train and fly which takes 8h 9m and costs £75 - £270.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline station to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Harbour Hotel via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.
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 653 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 12h 36m to get from Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.
Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from North Approach Road station.
Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 12h 36m and costs £290 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £150 and takes 19h 25m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Harbour Hotel via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, Millennium Point, Birmingham Coach Station, and Foundry Square in around 19h 25m.
- 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 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hayle
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £280–420
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Truro to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Dunfermline to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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).
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