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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus which costs £70 - £190 and takes 14h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs £80 - £120.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Bus Station, London Victoria and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

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

The distance between Folkestone and St Ives (Cornwall) is 375 miles. The road distance is 343.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 10h 44m and costs £170 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

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

Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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

Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The best way to get from Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 10h 44m and costs £170 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 14h 37m.

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

Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

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

Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall)?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall) is 343 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall).

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall)?

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Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

There are 4144+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).

Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 44m
£170–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Foundry Squarebus 406
14h 37m
£73–181
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
12h 9m
£90–194
Drive 341.1 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall)car 341.1 mi
5h 54m
£83–120

Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall) by train and subway

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10h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 373.3 mi
Duration: 10h 44m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and St Ives (Cornwall), England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to St Ives (Cornwall) via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and St Erth in around 10h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Harbour Hotel via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Foundry Square in around 14h 37m.

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