There are 4 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
4h 47m£55–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
6h 45m£21–44Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Exeter (EXT) to St Ives112.1 mi
2h 4mDrive 112.1 mi
- Drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ivescar 112.1 mi
2h 4m£28–41
Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives is to bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Exeter International Airport and arriving at The Terrace via Clifton Place, Bampfylde Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at St Erth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) and St Ives is 135 miles. The road distance is 112.8 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives, including transfers.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives 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 is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 6h 45m.
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 £19–35 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
- £19–35
- 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
- £14–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Exeter (EXT) to St Ives
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Erth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to St Ives.
There are 2836+ hotels available in St Ives.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter Airport (EXT) and St Ives. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















