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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to St Ives is to bus which costs £75 - £180 and takes 13h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to St Ives is to drive which takes 6h 48m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at The Terrace via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at St Erth via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Ipswich to St Ives?

The distance between Ipswich and St Ives is 376 miles. The road distance is 352 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs £170 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Ipswich to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Ipswich to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

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

Ipswich to St Ives train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to St Ives?

The best way to get from Ipswich to St Ives is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs £170 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 13h 1m.

Where does the Ipswich to St Ives bus arrive?

Ipswich to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to St Ives train arrive?

Ipswich to St Ives train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to St Ives is 352 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Ipswich to St Ives.

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

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Ipswich to St Ives - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 59m
£170–321
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Land'S End Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Land'S End Airport (LEQ)plane STN - LEQ
10h 42m
£49–204
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
12h
£84–159
Drive 349.9 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to St Ivescar 349.9 mi
6h 48m
£85–123
Train, bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Marks Teytrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
4. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
7h 35m
£77–258
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
13h 1m
£78–180
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
9h 39m
£202–458
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
4. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
7h 44m
£124–316

Ipswich to St Ives by train and bus

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10h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 373.8 mi
Duration: 10h 59m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to The Terrace via Stratford, London Paddington, St Erth, and Interchange in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to The Terrace via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Foundry Square in around 13h 1m.

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