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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus which costs £75 - £190 and takes 14h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs £85 - £130.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Preston to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Birmingham New Street and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

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

The distance between Preston and St Ives (Cornwall) is 398 miles. The road distance is 364.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs £180 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Preston to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

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

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

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

Preston to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

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

The best way to get from Preston to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs £180 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 14h 29m.

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

Preston to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

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

Preston to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to St Ives (Cornwall) is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Preston to St Ives (Cornwall).

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

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Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

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Preston to St Ives (Cornwall) - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Preston to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to St Erthtrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
8h 46m
£188–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Foundry Squarebus 104
14h 29m
£76–187
Drive 362.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to St Ives (Cornwall)car 362.5 mi
6h 15m
£89–128
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
8h 24m
£148–296
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
9h 7m
£178–299
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to St Erthtrain
12h 6m
£177–356
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the train from Par to St Erthtrain
8h 15m
£100–249
Train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LPL - NQY
3. Take the train from Par to St Erthtrain
10h 26m
£105–259

Preston to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

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Distance: 395.8 mi
Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a train from Preston to St Ives (Cornwall) via Birmingham New Street and St Erth in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Harbour Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station and Foundry Square in around 14h 29m.

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