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

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There are 7 ways to get from Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Totnes

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the train from Totnes to St Erthtrain train
    8h 25m
    £159–293

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Foundry Squarebus bus 406
    14h 40m
    £61–109

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49
    12h 15m
    £84–131

  4. Drive  341.1 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall)car car 341.1 mi
    5h 54m
    £85–122

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain train
    9h 45m
    £180–477

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain train Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    11h 33m
    £159–298

  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 39m
    £99–311

Folkestone to St Ives (Cornwall) by train and subway

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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, Totnes, and St Erth in around 8h 25m. 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 40m.

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