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

The cheapest way to get from Painswick to St Ives is to bus via Taunton which costs £30 - £45 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Painswick to St Ives is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Painswick and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Painswick to St Ives. However, there are services departing from St Mary's Church and arriving at The Terrace via Promenade, Arle Court Tpt Hub and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Painswick and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Painswick to St Ives. 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?

The distance between Painswick and St Ives is 274 miles. The road distance is 210.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Painswick to St Ives without a car is to train via Swindon which takes 7h 24m and costs £110 - £220.

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

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

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

Painswick to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Tpt Hub station.

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

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

Train or bus from Painswick to St Ives?

The best way to get from Painswick to St Ives is to train via Swindon which takes 7h 24m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Painswick to St Ives bus arrive?

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

Where does the Painswick to St Ives train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Painswick to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Painswick to St Ives is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Painswick to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2842+ hotels available in St Ives.

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There are 5 ways to get from Painswick to St Ives 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
£114–215
Bus via Taunton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub to Taunton BP Garagebus
2. Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Trurobus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Terracebus 14
12h 20m
£31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Foundry Squarebus 104
10h 46m
£38–69
Drive 209.2 mi
1. Drive from Painswick to St Ivescar 209.2 mi
3h 47m
£52–76
Train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Hayletrain Leeds - Penzance
8h 18m
£129–189

Painswick to St Ives 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 £100–190 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Foundry Square twice daily. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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