What is the cheapest way to get from London Paddington to St Ives?

The cheapest way to get from London Paddington to St Ives is to bus via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 which costs £45 - £95 and takes 10h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Paddington to St Ives?

The fastest way to get from London Paddington to St Ives is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between London Paddington and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from London Paddington to St Ives. However, there are services departing from London Heathrow Airport and arriving at The Terrace via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

Is there a direct train between London Paddington and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from London Paddington to St Ives. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at St Erth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from London Paddington to St Ives?

The distance between London Paddington and St Ives is 303 miles. The road distance is 277.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from London Paddington to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £130 - £260.

How long does it take to get from London Paddington to St Ives?

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from London Paddington to St Ives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Paddington to St Ives bus from?

London Paddington to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

Where do I catch the London Paddington to St Ives train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London Paddington to St Ives?

The best way to get from London Paddington to St Ives is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £130 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 10h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £160 - £400 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the London Paddington to St Ives bus arrive?

London Paddington to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Penzance Bus Station.

Where does the London Paddington to St Ives train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London Paddington to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between London Paddington to St Ives is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from London Paddington to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2942+ hotels available in St Ives.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from London Paddington 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
8h 36m
£138–254
Bus via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
10h 13m
£48–95
Drive 275.6 mi
1. Drive from London Paddington to St Ivescar 275.6 mi
5h 6m
£67–97
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
7h 51m
£166–399
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Foundry Squarebus 406
10h 19m
£59–144
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 58m
£85–256
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LTN - NQY
9h 28m
£124–297
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LCY - NQY
9h 24m
£254–649

London Paddington to St Ives by train and bus

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8h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300.8 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between London Paddington, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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