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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Bus Station via Viaduct, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Barnstaple via St Erth and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from St Ives to Barnstaple?

The distance between St Ives and Barnstaple is 168 miles. The road distance is 105.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from St Ives to Barnstaple, including transfers.

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

St Ives to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Viaduct station.

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from St Ives to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the St Ives to Barnstaple bus arrive?

St Ives to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the St Ives to Barnstaple train arrive?

St Ives to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from St Ives to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Barnstaple is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from St Ives to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from St Ives to Barnstaple?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 23m
£74–148
Drive 105.3 mi
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1. Drive from St Ives to Barnstaplecar 105.3 mi
2h 9m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Bampfylde Streetbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
8h 22m
£33–81

St Ives to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 167.3 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Barnstaple via St Erth and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Bus Station via Viaduct, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 22m.

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