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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to St Ives is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to St Ives is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at The Terrace via Plymouth Coach Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at St Erth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Somerset to St Ives?

The distance between Somerset and St Ives is 169 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Somerset to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Somerset to St Ives bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.

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

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

Train or bus from Somerset to St Ives?

The best way to get from Somerset to St Ives is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Somerset to St Ives bus arrive?

Somerset to St Ives bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Somerset to St Ives train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Somerset to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to St Ives is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Somerset to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2942+ hotels available in St Ives.

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There are 3 ways to get from Somerset to St Ives by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
6h 22m
£73–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Foundry Squarebus 406 / ...
6h 43m
£23–44
Drive 143 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to St Ivescar 143 mi
2h 47m
£35–51

Somerset to St Ives by bus and train

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Distance: 168.3 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Taunton to St Erth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to The Terrace via Plymouth Coach Station and Foundry Square in around 6h 43m.

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