What is the cheapest way to get from Lyme Regis to St Ives?

The cheapest way to get from Lyme Regis to St Ives is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 8h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyme Regis to St Ives?

The fastest way to get from Lyme Regis to St Ives is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Lyme Regis and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyme Regis to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Langmoor Gardens and arriving at The Terrace via Rail Station, Bampfylde Street and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Lyme Regis and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Lyme Regis to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at St Erth via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Lyme Regis to St Ives?

The distance between Lyme Regis and St Ives is 163 miles. The road distance is 137.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lyme Regis to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Lyme Regis to St Ives?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Lyme Regis to St Ives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyme Regis to St Ives bus from?

Lyme Regis to St Ives bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Lyme Regis to St Ives train from?

Lyme Regis to St Ives train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.

Train or bus from Lyme Regis to St Ives?

The best way to get from Lyme Regis to St Ives is to train which takes 6h and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Lyme Regis to St Ives bus arrive?

Lyme Regis to St Ives bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Lyme Regis to St Ives train arrive?

Lyme Regis to St Ives train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Lyme Regis to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyme Regis to St Ives is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Lyme Regis to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2942+ hotels available in St Ives.

Lyme Regis to St Ives - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lyme Regis to St Ives by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h
£69–138
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Foundry Squarebus 406 / ...
8h 19m
£29–67
Drive 137.1 mi
1. Drive from Lyme Regis to St Ivescar 137.1 mi
2h 31m
£34–49

Lyme Regis to St Ives by bus and train

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Distance: 162.1 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Lyme Regis, England and St Ives, Cornwall, England?

You can take a bus from The Square to The Terrace via Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, St Erth, and Interchange in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Langmoor Gardens to The Terrace via Rail Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Foundry Square in around 8h 19m.

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