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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to St Ives is to train and bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 11h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to St Ives is to drive which takes 6h 21m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at The Terrace via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to St Ives. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at St Erth via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

How far is it from Essex to St Ives?

The distance between Essex and St Ives is 349 miles. The road distance is 323.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs £150 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from Essex to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Essex to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

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

Essex to St Ives train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train, bus or fly from Essex to St Ives?

The best way to get from Essex to St Ives is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs £150 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 12h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £35 - £180 and takes 9h 52m.

Where does the Essex to St Ives bus arrive?

Essex to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Essex to St Ives train arrive?

Essex to St Ives train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Essex to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to St Ives is 324 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Essex to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2941+ hotels available in St Ives.

Essex to St Ives - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

How to get fromEssex to St Ives

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 8 ways to get from Essex to St Ives by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 46m
£157–298
Fly London Stansted Airport to Land'S End Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Land'S End Airport (LEQ)plane STN - LEQ
9h 52m
£37–179
Train, bus
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
11h 47m
£72–131
Drive 322 mi
1. Drive from Essex to St Ivescar 322 mi
6h 21m
£78–113
Fly London Stansted Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
6h 43m
£65–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
12h 30m
£73–164
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
9h 26m
£180–435
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
4. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
7h 31m
£111–292

Essex to St Ives by train and bus

74Weekly Services

10h 46mAverage Duration

£157Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Essex to St Ives.

Launch map view

Distance: 346.9 mi
Duration: 10h 46m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to The Terrace via Stratford, London Paddington, St Erth, and Interchange in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to The Terrace via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Foundry Square in around 12h 30m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.