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

The cheapest way to get from Painswick to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus via Bristol which costs £28 - £50 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Painswick to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £75.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Painswick to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from St Mary's Church and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Painswick to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Swindon and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

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

The distance between Painswick and St Ives (Cornwall) is 274 miles. The road distance is 209.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Painswick to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train via Swindon which takes 7h 24m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Painswick to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

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

Painswick to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.

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

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

Train or bus from Painswick to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The best way to get from Painswick to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train via Swindon which takes 7h 24m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 10h 45m.

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

Painswick to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Foundry Square station.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Painswick to St Ives (Cornwall) is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Painswick to St Ives (Cornwall).

Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

There are 4016+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).

Painswick to St Ives (Cornwall) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Painswick to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, or car

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Train via Swindon
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
7h 24m
£115–228
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus Uk049
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Harbour Hotelbus 14
12h 20m
£29–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Foundry Squarebus 104
10h 45m
£53–119
Drive 208.7 mi
1. Drive from Painswick to St Ives (Cornwall)car 208.7 mi
3h 45m
£52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Hayletrain Leeds - Penzance
8h 17m
£148–210

Painswick to St Ives (Cornwall) by bus and train

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7h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 272.6 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swindon to St Erth once daily. Tickets cost £100–200 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Foundry Square twice daily. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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