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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter (Station) to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus via Bus Station which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter (Station) to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £26 - £40.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter (Station) to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Exeter (Station) 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 2m.

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

The distance between Exeter (Station) and St Ives (Cornwall) is 130 miles. The road distance is 107.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter (Station) to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Exeter (Station) to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

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

Exeter (Station) to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

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

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

Train or bus from Exeter (Station) to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The best way to get from Exeter (Station) to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 4h 50m.

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

Exeter (Station) to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Penzance Bus Station.

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

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

Can I drive from Exeter (Station) to St Ives (Cornwall)?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter (Station) to St Ives (Cornwall) is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Exeter (Station) to St Ives (Cornwall).

Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

There are 2801+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).

Exeter (Station) to St Ives (Cornwall) - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Exeter (Station) to St Ives (Cornwall) 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 / ...
4h 2m
£53–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
4h 50m
£18–37
Drive 107 mi
1. Drive from Exeter (Station) to St Ives (Cornwall)car 107 mi
1h 54m
£27–39
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
5h 4m
£21–34

Exeter (Station) to St Ives (Cornwall) by bus

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Distance: 129.5 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Exeter (Station), 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Exeter to Penzance Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £15–23 and the journey takes 3h 45m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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