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

The cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to St Ives is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to St Ives is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Reading (Station) and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading (Station) station to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at The Terrace via Reading and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Reading (Station) and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Reading (Station) 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 (Station) to St Ives?

The distance between Reading (Station) and St Ives is 267 miles. The road distance is 242.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading (Station) 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 (Station) to St Ives?

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Reading (Station) to St Ives?

The best way to get from Reading (Station) 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 42m.

Where does the Reading (Station) to St Ives bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading (Station) to St Ives train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading (Station) to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading (Station) to St Ives is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Reading (Station) to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2942+ hotels available in St Ives.

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading (Station) 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
£120–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
9h 42m
£35–60
Drive 241.4 mi
1. Drive from Reading (Station) to St Ivescar 241.4 mi
4h 34m
£59–85
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
8h 28m
£169–408

Reading (Station) to St Ives by train and bus

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Distance: 265.3 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to St Erth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £110–220 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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