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How to get fromFolkestone to St Ivesby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via London

    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
    £169–343

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 14m
    £74–181

  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
    11h 55m
    £91–193

  4. Drive 341.6 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to St Ivescar car 341.6 mi
    5h 56m
    £84–121

  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 34m
    £209–497

  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 34m
    £171–343

  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 33m
    £101–314

  8. 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 12m
    £156–372

  9. 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 4m
    £281–645

Folkestone to St Ives by train and subway

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration10h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£169Cheapest 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 The Terrace via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Foundry Square in around 13h 14m.

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