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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Lavenham is to bus which costs £12 - £17 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Lavenham is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Lavenham?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Lavenham. However, there are services departing from Copperbeech Close and arriving at Norman Way via Drummer St Bus Station, The Guineas Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from St Ives to Lavenham?

The distance between St Ives and Lavenham is 75 miles. The road distance is 53.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Lavenham without a car is to bus and train and line 43 bus via Cambridge North which takes 3h 37m and costs £21 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from St Ives to Lavenham, including transfers.

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

St Ives to Lavenham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Copperbeech Close station.

Where does the St Ives to Lavenham bus arrive?

St Ives to Lavenham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.

Can I drive from St Ives to Lavenham?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Lavenham is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from St Ives to Lavenham.

Where can I stay near Lavenham?

There are 620+ hotels available in Lavenham.

St Ives to Lavenham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 43 bus, and car

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

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Bus, train, line 43 bus via Cambridge North
best
1. Take the bus from Copperbeech Close to Cambridge North stationbus B
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Bury St Edmundstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Norman Waybus 43 / ...
3h 37m
£22–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copperbeech Close to Drummer St Bus Stationbus B
2. Take the bus from The Guineas Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 312 / ...
5h 7m
£12–16
Drive 53.1 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Lavenhamcar 53.1 mi
1h 1m
£13–19
Bus, train, line 43 bus
1. Take the bus from Copperbeech Close to The Busway stationbus A
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Bury St Edmundstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Norman Waybus 43 / ...
3h 42m
£21–37

St Ives to Lavenham by bus and train

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 74.6 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between St Ives, Cambridgeshire, England and Lavenham, England?

You can take a bus from Copperbeech Close to Norman Way via Drummer St Bus Station, The Guineas Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 7m.

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