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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to St Ives is to bus which costs £75 - £130 and takes 17h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to St Ives is to fly and train which takes 8h 9m and costs £70 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at The Terrace via Birmingham Coach Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Hayle via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

How far is it from Scotland to St Ives?

The distance between Scotland and St Ives is 684 miles. The road distance is 547.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 12h 54m and costs £290 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 12h 54m to get from Scotland to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Scotland to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

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

Scotland to St Ives train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to St Ives?

The best way to get from Scotland to St Ives is to train which takes 12h 54m and costs £290 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 17h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £210 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Scotland to St Ives bus arrive?

Scotland to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.

Where does the Scotland to St Ives train arrive?

Scotland to St Ives train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Scotland to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to St Ives is 547 miles. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Scotland to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2842+ hotels available in St Ives.

Scotland to St Ives - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to St Ives by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hayletrain Edinburgh - Penzance
12h 54m
£291–443
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
8h 9m
£74–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Foundry Squarebus 104
17h 25m
£76–123
Drive 544.1 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to St Ivescar 544.1 mi
9h 13m
£136–196
Fly Glasgow Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane GLA - NQY
8h 32m
£78–210
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain
14h 15m
£226–387
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane ABZ - NQY
9h 6m
£119–302
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
8h 22m
£148–370
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
8h 28m
£114–266
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
8h 45m
£122–280

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) flights

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Map of how to get from Scotland to St Ives.

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Distance: 679.5 mi
Duration: 12h 54m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to The Terrace via Edinburgh Waverley, Hayle, and Foundry Square in around 12h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to The Terrace via Millennium Point, Birmingham Coach Station, and Foundry Square in around 17h 25m.

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