There are 4 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
4h 43m£53–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
6h 42m£21–44Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Exeter (EXT) to St Ives (Cornwall)111.6 mi
2h 3mDrive 111.6 mi
- Drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives (Cornwall)car 111.6 mi
2h 3m£28–41
Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives (Cornwall) by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Exeter International Airport and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Clifton Place, Bampfylde Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) and St Ives (Cornwall) is 135 miles. The road distance is 112.2 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and St Ives (Cornwall), England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth hourly. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Exeter (EXT) to St Ives (Cornwall)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Erth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives (Cornwall) is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives (Cornwall).
There are 3944+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter Airport (EXT) and St Ives (Cornwall). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















