What is the cheapest way to get from King's Cross Station to St Ives?

The cheapest way to get from King's Cross Station to St Ives is to bus via London Heathrow Airport which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from King's Cross Station to St Ives?

The fastest way to get from King's Cross Station to St Ives is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between King's Cross Station and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from King's Cross Station station to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station and arriving at The Terrace via London Victoria and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

Is there a direct train between King's Cross Station and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from King's Cross Station station to St Ives. However, there are services departing from King's Cross St. Pancras station and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via London Paddington and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from King's Cross Station to St Ives?

The distance between King's Cross Station and St Ives is 306 miles. The road distance is 280.3 miles.

How do I travel from King's Cross Station to St Ives without a car?

The best way to get from King's Cross Station to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs £130 - £270.

How long does it take to get from King's Cross Station to St Ives?

It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from King's Cross Station to St Ives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the King's Cross Station to St Ives bus from?

King's Cross Station to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the King's Cross Station to St Ives train from?

King's Cross Station to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train, bus or fly from King's Cross Station to St Ives?

The best way to get from King's Cross Station to St Ives is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs £130 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £240 - £650 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the King's Cross Station to St Ives bus arrive?

King's Cross Station to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Foundry Square station.

Where does the King's Cross Station to St Ives train arrive?

King's Cross Station to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Erth station.

Can I drive from King's Cross Station to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between King's Cross Station to St Ives is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from King's Cross Station to St Ives.

How do I get a train ticket from King's Cross Station to St Ives?

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Where can I stay near St Ives?

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King's Cross Station to St Ives - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from King's Cross Station 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 49m
£133–262
Bus via London Heathrow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
10h 55m
£53–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Foundry Squarebus 406
10h 17m
£62–156
Drive 278.7 mi
1. Drive from King's Cross Station to St Ivescar 278.7 mi
5h 17m
£68–97
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 33m
£161–425
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 47m
£81–272
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 15m
£121–291
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LCY - NQY
9h 27m
£241–636

King's Cross Station to St Ives by foot, subway, and train

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9h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303.7 mi
Duration: 9h 49m

What companies run services between King's Cross Station, England and St Ives, Cornwall, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to St Erth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–250 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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