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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £65.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct train from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

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

The distance between Poole and St Ives (Cornwall) is 251 miles. The road distance is 183.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train via Castle Cary which takes 8h 47m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

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

Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.

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

Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

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

The best way to get from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train via Castle Cary which takes 8h 47m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 12h 12m.

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

Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

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

Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall).

How do I get a train ticket from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall)?

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Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

There are 3901+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).

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

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

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Train via Castle Cary
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
8h 47m
£97–191
Drive 182.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall)car 182.5 mi
3h 33m
£46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
12h 12m
£60–101
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
9h 28m
£77–149

Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

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Distance: 249.5 mi
Duration: 8h 47m

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

You can take a train from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and St Erth in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Harbour Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square in around 12h 12m.

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