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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to St Ives is to bus via Bus Station which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to St Ives is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at The Terrace via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to St Ives. 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?

The distance between Purley and St Ives is 321 miles. The road distance is 278.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to St Ives 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?

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

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Purley to St Ives?

The best way to get from Purley to St Ives is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs £140 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 32m, you could also fly, which costs £260 - £650 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Purley to St Ives bus arrive?

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

Where does the Purley to St Ives train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Purley to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to St Ives is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Purley to St Ives.

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

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Purley to St Ives - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Purley to St Ives by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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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 20m
£40–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
11h 32m
£55–136
Drive 277.3 mi
1. Drive from Purley to St Ivescar 277.3 mi
5h 13m
£68–98
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
8h 59m
£176–408
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Purley to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
4. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
7h 18m
£86–296
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Purley to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LTN - NQY
9h 50m
£130–318
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LCY - NQY
9h 37m
£260–613
Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
3. Take the train from St Erth to St Ives (Cornwall)train
6h 13m
£83–240

Purley to St Ives 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 twice daily. Tickets cost £50–130 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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