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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to St Ives is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to St Ives is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at The Terrace via Reading and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at St Erth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Reading to St Ives?

The distance between Reading and St Ives is 267 miles. The road distance is 242.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £120 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Reading to St Ives?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Reading to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Reading to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reading station.

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

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

Train or bus from Reading to St Ives?

The best way to get from Reading to St Ives is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Reading to St Ives bus arrive?

Reading to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Penzance Bus Station.

Where does the Reading to St Ives train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to St Ives is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Reading to St Ives.

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

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Where can I stay near St Ives?

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to St Ives by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
7h 31m
£121–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
9h 39m
£35–60
Drive 241.5 mi
1. Drive from Reading to St Ivescar 241.5 mi
4h 35m
£59–85
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
8h 37m
£182–452

Reading to St Ives by train and bus

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Distance: 265.3 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Reading, England and St Ives, Cornwall, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to St Erth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £110–230 and the journey takes 6h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Reading to Penzance Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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