There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, or car
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Train via Westbury
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
7h 20m£100–195Drive 211.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southampton to St Ives (Cornwall)car 211.3 mi
4h 9m£53–76Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
11h 7m£59–96Train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
7h 41m£90–187
Southampton to St Ives (Cornwall) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Southampton and St Ives (Cornwall) is 256 miles. The road distance is 212.5 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train via Westbury which takes 7h 20m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Southampton to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.
Southampton to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train via Westbury which takes 7h 20m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 11h 7m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and St Ives (Cornwall), England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to St Ives (Cornwall) via Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids, and St Erth in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Harbour Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square in around 11h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Square
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Southampton to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to St Ives (Cornwall) is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Southampton to St Ives (Cornwall).
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