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

The cheapest way to get from Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 10h 16m.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from London Heathrow Airport and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at St Erth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

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

The distance between Paddington and St Ives (Cornwall) is 302 miles. The road distance is 276.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs £130 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

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

Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The best way to get from Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs £130 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 10h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £160 - £400 and takes 7h 51m.

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

Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Penzance Bus Station.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall) is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall).

Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

There are 4129+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).

Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall) - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
8h 32m
£137–253
Bus via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
10h 10m
£48–100
Drive 275 mi
1. Drive from Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall)car 275 mi
5h 5m
£67–97
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
7h 51m
£166–399
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Foundry Squarebus 406
10h 16m
£59–144
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
1. Take the subway from Paddington to Liverpool Street stationsubway
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
7h 3m
£81–266
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LTN - NQY
9h 29m
£124–307
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LCY - NQY
9h 24m
£254–599

Paddington to St Ives (Cornwall) by train and bus

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8h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300.6 mi
Duration: 8h 32m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to St Erth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–250 and the journey takes 7h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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