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How to get fromFolkestone to St Ives (Cornwall)by train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    10h 42m
    £167–328

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain train Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49
    13h 34m
    £70–127

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Foundry Squarebus bus 406
    13h 13m
    £75–193

  4. Drive 341.1 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall)car car 341.1 mi
    5h 54m
    £84–120

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LHR - NQY
    9h 7m
    £190–486

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LCY - NQY
    10h 3m
    £288–692

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane STN - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain train
    7h 32m
    £103–321

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LGW - NQY
    9h 52m
    £123–342

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LTN - NQY
    10h 11m
    £153–367

Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall) by train and subway

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration10h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Harbour Hotel via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Foundry Square in around 13h 13m.

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