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 £40 - £65 and takes 3h 31m.

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 31m and costs £40 - £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 Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

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 43m.

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 43m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m 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 National Express, depart from 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 43m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 11h 41m.

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

Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus 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 31m 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 4144+ 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 43m
£109–223
Drive 182.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall)car 182.5 mi
3h 31m
£45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
11h 41m
£72–178
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
8h 46m
£81–165

Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

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Distance: 249.5 mi
Duration: 8h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Harbour Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square in around 11h 41m.

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