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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to London is to bus which costs £9 - £20 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to London is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and London?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to London. However, there are services departing from Copperbeech Close and arriving at London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and London?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to London. However, there are services departing from Huntingdon and arriving at King's Cross via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from St Ives to London?

The distance between St Ives and London is 88 miles. The road distance is 65.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to London without a car is to bus and train via Cambridge North which takes 2h 17m and costs £29 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from St Ives to London, including transfers.

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

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

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

St Ives to London train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Huntingdon station.

Train or bus from St Ives to London?

The best way to get from St Ives to London is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £29 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £20 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the St Ives to London bus arrive?

St Ives to London bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride station.

Where does the St Ives to London train arrive?

St Ives to London train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from St Ives to London?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to London is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from St Ives to London.

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St Ives to London - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from St Ives to London by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train via Cambridge North
best
1. Take the bus from Copperbeech Close to Cambridge North stationbus B
2. Take the train from Cambridge North to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 17m
£30–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copperbeech Close to The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ridebus A
2. Take the bus from Cambridge to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus Uk066
4h 6m
£9–20
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Copperbeech Close to Royal Papworth Hospitalbus A
2. Take the train from Cambridge South to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 37m
£28–63
Drive 65.6 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Londoncar 65.6 mi
1h 36m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Huntingdon to King's Crosstrain Peterborough - London Kings Cross
2h 58m
£30–68
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Copperbeech Close to Royal Papworth Hospitalbus A
2. Take the train from Cambridge South to London Liverpool Streettrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
3h 11m
£29–53

St Ives to London by bus and train

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Distance: 87.3 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

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

Thameslink operates a train from Huntingdon to King's Cross every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–60 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Great Northern also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Copperbeech Close to London Liverpool Street via The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Cambridge, London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 6m.

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