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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus via Bus Station which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs £65 - £100.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Harbour Hotel via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Purley to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

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

The distance between Purley and St Ives (Cornwall) is 321 miles. The road distance is 278.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs £140 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Purley to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Purley to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs £140 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 57m.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to St Ives (Cornwall) is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Purley to St Ives (Cornwall).

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

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Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 18m
£141–284
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
12h 32m
£40–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
11h 57m
£55–136
Drive 276.8 mi
1. Drive from Purley to St Ives (Cornwall)car 276.8 mi
5h 12m
£68–98

Purley to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

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Distance: 319.3 mi
Duration: 10h 18m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to St Erth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–260 and the journey takes 7h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Square once daily. Tickets cost £50–130 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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