What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter Central to St Ives?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter Central to St Ives is to bus which costs £26 - £60 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter Central to St Ives?

The fastest way to get from Exeter Central to St Ives is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter Central and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Central to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at The Terrace via Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter Central and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter Central to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at St Erth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Exeter Central to St Ives?

The distance between Exeter Central and St Ives is 130 miles. The road distance is 107.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter Central to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Exeter Central to St Ives?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Exeter Central to St Ives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter Central to St Ives bus from?

Exeter Central to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter Central to St Ives train from?

Exeter Central to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter Central to St Ives?

The best way to get from Exeter Central to St Ives is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Exeter Central to St Ives bus arrive?

Exeter Central to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Foundry Square station.

Where does the Exeter Central to St Ives train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter Central to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Central to St Ives is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Exeter Central to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2940+ hotels available in St Ives.

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There are 4 ways to get from Exeter Central to St Ives by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
3h 56m
£59–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Foundry Squarebus 406 / ...
4h 38m
£26–58
Drive 106.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter Central to St Ivescar 106.9 mi
1h 55m
£27–38
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Terracebus 14
5h 8m
£50–92

Exeter Central to St Ives by foot, train, and bus

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Distance: 129.1 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Foundry Square 4 times a day. Tickets cost £23–55 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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