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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to St Ives is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 12h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to St Ives is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at The Terrace via King Street, London Victoria and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Redruth via Victoria station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

How far is it from Kent to St Ives?

The distance between Kent and St Ives is 359 miles. The road distance is 320.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 12h 3m and costs £150 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Kent to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Kent to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

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

Kent to St Ives train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.

Train or bus from Kent to St Ives?

The best way to get from Kent to St Ives is to train which takes 12h 3m and costs £150 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 12h 49m.

Where does the Kent to St Ives bus arrive?

Kent to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Kent to St Ives train arrive?

Kent to St Ives train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Kent to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to St Ives is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Kent to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2828+ hotels available in St Ives.

Kent to St Ives - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kent to St Ives by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
12h 3m
£151–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Foundry Squarebus 406
12h 49m
£57–96
Drive 318.3 mi
1. Drive from Kent to St Ivescar 318.3 mi
5h 33m
£79–114
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
10h 34m
£116–343
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
13h 48m
£66–105
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LCY - NQY
10h 24m
£277–686
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
10h 11m
£178–478

Kent to St Ives by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 356.5 mi
Duration: 12h 3m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to The Terrace via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to The Terrace via King Street, London Victoria, and Foundry Square in around 12h 49m.

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