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There are 10 ways to get from Grays to St Ives by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Totnes

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Totnes to St Erthtrain train Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
    8h 21m
    £132–242

  2. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49
    11h 42m
    £59–82

  3. Drive  298.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grays to St Ivescar car 298.9 mi
    5h 55m
    £75–108

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Grays to West Hamtrain 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 16m
    £158–499

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    10h 42m
    £134–247

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus bus 406
    12h 52m
    £100–153

  7. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LCY - NQY
    9h 11m
    £312–686

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grays to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LGW - NQY
    4. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain train
    9h 17m
    £98–325

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Grays to London Fenchurch Streettrain 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
    £78–312

  10. Train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LTN - NQY
    9h 38m
    £182–410

Grays to St Ives by train and subway

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a train from Grays to St Ives (Cornwall) via West Ham, West Ham station, Paddington, London Paddington, Totnes, and St Erth in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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