What is the cheapest way to get from London to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The cheapest way to get from London to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The fastest way to get from London to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between London and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct bus from London to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

Is there a direct train between London and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct train from London to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from London to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The distance between London and St Ives (Cornwall) is 303 miles. The road distance is 277.7 miles.

How do I travel from London to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car?

The best way to get from London to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs £130 - £260.

How long does it take to get from London to St Ives (Cornwall)?

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from London to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to St Ives (Cornwall) bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to St Ives (Cornwall) train from?

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

Train or bus from London to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The best way to get from London to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs £130 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the London to St Ives (Cornwall) bus arrive?

London to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Foundry Square station.

Where does the London to St Ives (Cornwall) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to St Ives (Cornwall)?

Yes, the driving distance between London to St Ives (Cornwall) is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from London to St Ives (Cornwall).

How do I get a train ticket from London to St Ives (Cornwall)?

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Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

There are 4144+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).

London to St Ives (Cornwall) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
8h 33m
£135–257
Bus via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
10h 23m
£48–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Foundry Squarebus 406
9h 19m
£60–138
Drive 276.1 mi
1. Drive from London to St Ives (Cornwall)car 276.1 mi
5h 9m
£68–98

London to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

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8h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300.8 mi
Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between London, 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 once daily. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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