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

The cheapest way to get from London to St Ives is to bus via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to St Ives is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between London and St Ives?

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

Is there a direct train between London and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from London to St Ives. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at St Erth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from London to St Ives?

The distance between London and St Ives is 303 miles. The road distance is 278.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs £130 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from London to St Ives, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from London to St Ives?

The best way to get from London to St Ives is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs £130 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 9h.

Where does the London to St Ives bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to St Ives train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between London to St Ives is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from London to St Ives.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to St Ives?

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Where can I stay near St Ives?

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London to St Ives - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from London 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 35m
£137–255
Bus via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
11h 15m
£42–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Foundry Squarebus 406
9h
£60–138
Drive 276.6 mi
1. Drive from London to St Ivescar 276.6 mi
5h 10m
£68–98
Fly, 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 33m
£77–250

London to St Ives by train and bus

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8h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300.8 mi
Duration: 8h 35m

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 twice daily. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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