What is the cheapest way to get from Frome to St Ives?

The cheapest way to get from Frome to St Ives is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frome to St Ives?

The fastest way to get from Frome to St Ives is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Frome and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Frome to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Memorial Theatre Complex and arriving at The Terrace via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Frome and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Frome to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Frome and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Frome to St Ives?

The distance between Frome and St Ives is 202 miles. The road distance is 179.2 miles.

How do I travel from Frome to St Ives without a car?

The best way to get from Frome to St Ives without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 6h 20m and costs £75 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Frome to St Ives?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Frome to St Ives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frome to St Ives bus from?

Frome to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Frome to St Ives train from?

Frome to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.

Train or bus from Frome to St Ives?

The best way to get from Frome to St Ives is to train via Exeter which takes 6h 20m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Frome to St Ives bus arrive?

Frome to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Penzance Bus Station.

Where does the Frome to St Ives train arrive?

Frome to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Frome to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Frome to St Ives is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Frome to St Ives.

How do I get a train ticket from Frome to St Ives?

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Where can I stay near St Ives?

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There are 5 ways to get from Frome to St Ives by train, bus, or car

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Train via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 20m
£77–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
10h 3m
£32–64
Drive 178.2 mi
1. Drive from Frome to St Ivescar 178.2 mi
3h 21m
£44–64
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
6h 45m
£89–166
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 104
11h 27m
£37–59

Frome to St Ives by train

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Distance: 200.4 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Frome, Somerset, England and St Ives, Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Frome to St Ives (Cornwall) via Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and St Erth in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 5h 45m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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