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

The cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus and fly and train which costs £60 - £240 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glenrothes to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 17m and costs £60 - £240.

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

No, there is no direct train from Glenrothes to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Glenrothes with Thornton and arriving at Hayle via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.

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

The distance between Glenrothes and St Ives (Cornwall) is 467 miles. The road distance is 575.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glenrothes to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 13h 57m and costs £350 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Glenrothes to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

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

Glenrothes to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glenrothes with Thornton station.

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

Glenrothes to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Glenrothes to St Ives (Cornwall) is 575 miles. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Glenrothes to St Ives (Cornwall).

Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

There are 4120+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).

Glenrothes to St Ives (Cornwall) - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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

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Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ridebus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
7h 17m
£64–240
Train
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hayletrain Edinburgh - Penzance
13h 57m
£359–512
Drive 571.9 mi
1. Drive from Glenrothes to St Ives (Cornwall)car 571.9 mi
9h 45m
£139–200
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
8h 59m
£146–360
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
9h 22m
£131–305
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane NCL - NQY
10h 5m
£139–355
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hayletrain
16h 25m
£249–477

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) flights

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Distance: 464.8 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Harbour Hotel via Railway Station, Glenrothes with Thornton, Edinburgh Waverley, Hayle, and Foundry Square in around 13h 57m.

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