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How to get fromLondon to St Ivesby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from London to St Ives by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Cambridge North

    best
    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridge Northtrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Busway Cambridge North to Copperbeech Closebus bus B
    1h 48m
    £29–64

  2. Drive 63.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from London to St Ivescar car 63.9 mi
    1h 40m
    £16–23

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridge Southtrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    2. Take the bus from Royal Papworth Hospital to The Poundbus bus A
    2h 2m
    £28–61

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge Southtrain train London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
    2. Take the bus from Royal Papworth Hospital to The Poundbus bus A
    2h 36m
    £29–51

London to St Ives by train and bus

Calendar235Weekly Services
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 87.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between London, England and St Ives, Cambridgeshire, England?

There is no direct connection from London to St Ives. However, you can take the train to Cambridge North, walk to The Busway Cambridge North, then take the bus to Copperbeech Close. Alternatively, you can take a train from King's Cross to The Pound via Cambridge South and Royal Papworth Hospital in around 2h 2m.

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