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

The cheapest way to get from Ilminster to St Ives is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilminster to St Ives is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ilminster and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilminster to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Market House and arriving at The Terrace via Rail Station, Bampfylde Street and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Ilminster and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Ilminster to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Ilminster to St Ives?

The distance between Ilminster and St Ives is 174 miles. The road distance is 141.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilminster to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Ilminster to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Ilminster to St Ives bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Rail Station.

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

Ilminster to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Ilminster to St Ives?

The best way to get from Ilminster to St Ives is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Ilminster to St Ives bus arrive?

Ilminster to St Ives bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Ilminster to St Ives train arrive?

Ilminster to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Erth station.

Can I drive from Ilminster to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilminster to St Ives is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Ilminster to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2942+ hotels available in St Ives.

Ilminster to St Ives - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ilminster to St Ives by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
6h 21m
£71–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Foundry Squarebus 406 / ...
8h 47m
£29–62
Drive 140.5 mi
1. Drive from Ilminster to St Ivescar 140.5 mi
2h 37m
£35–50
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 26m
£69–138

Ilminster to St Ives by bus and train

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6h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 172.7 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Taunton to St Erth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market House to The Terrace via Rail Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Foundry Square in around 8h 47m.

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