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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to St Ives is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to St Ives is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at The Terrace via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at St Erth via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Oxford to St Ives?

The distance between Oxford and St Ives is 294 miles. The road distance is 253.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs £120 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Oxford to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Oxford to St Ives bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

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

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

Train or bus from Oxford to St Ives?

The best way to get from Oxford to St Ives is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Oxford to St Ives bus arrive?

Oxford to St Ives bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Oxford to St Ives train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxford to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to St Ives is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Oxford to St Ives.

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

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Where can I stay near St Ives?

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Oxford to St Ives - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
8h 54m
£125–246
Drive 251.6 mi
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1. Drive from Oxford to St Ivescar 251.6 mi
4h 40m
£62–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
10h 46m
£68–146
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus X52
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Redruthtrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
9h 6m
£128–190

Oxford to St Ives by train and bus

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8h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 292.6 mi
Duration: 8h 54m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to The Terrace via Reading, St Erth, and Interchange in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to The Terrace via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square in around 10h 46m.

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