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How to get fromMargate to St Ives (Cornwall)by train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Margate to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Totnes

    best
    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the train from Totnes to St Erthtrain train
    8h 58m
    £170–312

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Foundry Squarebus bus 406
    14h 47m
    £61–109

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49
    12h 48m
    £95–150

  4. Drive  349.9 mi

    1. Drive from Margate to St Ives (Cornwall)car car 349.9 mi
    6h 5m
    £87–125

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LHR - NQY
    10h 18m
    £191–496

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    11h 55m
    £174–321

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane STN - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain train
    8h 12m
    £110–329

Margate to St Ives (Cornwall) by train and subway

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 394.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Margate, England and St Ives (Cornwall), England?

You can take a train from Margate to St Ives (Cornwall) via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Totnes, and St Erth in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Harbour Hotel via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Foundry Square in around 14h 47m.

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