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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £18 - £27.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at St Erth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

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

The distance between Plymouth and St Ives (Cornwall) is 77 miles. The road distance is 75 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Plymouth to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

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

Plymouth to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 3h 12m.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to St Ives (Cornwall) is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Plymouth to St Ives (Cornwall).

Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

There are 2941+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).

Plymouth to St Ives (Cornwall) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
2h 22m
£36–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Foundry Squarebus 406 / ...
3h 12m
£18–38
Drive 74.6 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to St Ives (Cornwall)car 74.6 mi
1h 32m
£19–27
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Trurotrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Harbour Hotelbus 14
3h 31m
£27–47

Plymouth to St Ives (Cornwall) by train and bus

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2h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 76.7 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to St Erth hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Foundry Square 4 times a day. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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