What is the cheapest way to get from England to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The cheapest way to get from England to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus via London Heathrow Airport which costs £50 - £120 and takes 10h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from England to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The fastest way to get from England to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between England and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct bus from England to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Harbour Hotel via London Victoria and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

Is there a direct train between England and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct train from England station to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via London Paddington and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from England to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The distance between England and St Ives (Cornwall) is 306 miles. The road distance is 277.7 miles.

How do I travel from England to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car?

The best way to get from England to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs £130 - £280.

How long does it take to get from England to St Ives (Cornwall)?

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from England to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to St Ives (Cornwall) bus from?

England to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the England to St Ives (Cornwall) train from?

England to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from England to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The best way to get from England to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs £130 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 28m.

Where does the England to St Ives (Cornwall) bus arrive?

England to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Foundry Square station.

Where does the England to St Ives (Cornwall) train arrive?

England to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Erth station.

Can I drive from England to St Ives (Cornwall)?

Yes, the driving distance between England to St Ives (Cornwall) is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from England to St Ives (Cornwall).

How do I get a train ticket from England to St Ives (Cornwall)?

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Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

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England to St Ives (Cornwall) - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
9h 45m
£134–273
Bus via London Heathrow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
10h 58m
£53–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Foundry Squarebus 406
10h 28m
£60–152
Drive 276.1 mi
1. Drive from London to St Ives (Cornwall)car 276.1 mi
5h 9m
£68–98
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
7h 25m
£137–274
Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
2. Take the train from Newquay to Partrain
3. Take the train from Par to St Erthtrain
7h 16m
£89–227

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT) flights

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Distance: 303.8 mi
Duration: 9h 45m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to St Erth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–260 and the journey takes 7h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Foundry Square once daily. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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