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

The cheapest way to get from Islington to St Ives is to bus via London Heathrow Airport which costs £55 - £130 and takes 10h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islington to St Ives is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Islington and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Islington to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Islington Green and arriving at The Terrace via London Victoria and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Islington and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Islington to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Farringdon Without and arriving at St Erth via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Islington to St Ives?

The distance between Islington and St Ives is 306 miles. The road distance is 280.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islington to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs £130 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Islington to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Islington to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

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

Islington to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train, bus or fly from Islington to St Ives?

The best way to get from Islington to St Ives is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs £130 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 10h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £240 - £600 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Islington to St Ives bus arrive?

Islington to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Foundry Square station.

Where does the Islington to St Ives train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Islington to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Islington to St Ives is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Islington to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2940+ hotels available in St Ives.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Islington to St Ives by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
9h 45m
£135–268
Bus via London Heathrow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
10h 54m
£56–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Foundry Squarebus 406
10h 54m
£60–146
Drive 279 mi
1. Drive from Islington to St Ivescar 279 mi
5h 18m
£68–99
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
8h 15m
£169–392
Fly from London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
6h 33m
£77–250
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LTN - NQY
9h 9m
£121–302
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LCY - NQY
9h 16m
£248–580

Islington to St Ives by train and bus

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Distance: 304.3 mi
Duration: 9h 45m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to St Erth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–260 and the journey takes 7h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Foundry Square twice daily. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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