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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £85.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Westbury (Wilts) and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

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

The distance between Portsmouth and St Ives (Cornwall) is 281 miles. The road distance is 233.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Portsmouth to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

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

Portsmouth to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 11h 2m.

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

Portsmouth to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

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

Portsmouth to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to St Ives (Cornwall) is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Portsmouth to St Ives (Cornwall).

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

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Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
7h 9m
£124–236
Drive 232.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portsmouth to St Ives (Cornwall)car 232.1 mi
4h 20m
£57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
11h 2m
£71–163
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
8h 5m
£115–239
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bath Spatrain
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Harbour Hotelbus 14
11h 29m
£67–117

Portsmouth to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

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7h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279.4 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to St Ives (Cornwall) via Westbury (Wilts) and St Erth in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Harbour Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square in around 11h 2m.

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