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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Bedford is to bus which costs £65 - £170 and takes 12h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Bedford is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Bus Station via Viaduct, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Bedford. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Bedford via St Erth, London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from St Ives to Bedford?

The distance between St Ives and Bedford is 357 miles. The road distance is 297.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £160 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from St Ives to Bedford, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from St Ives to Bedford?

The best way to get from St Ives to Bedford is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £160 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 12h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £300 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the St Ives to Bedford bus arrive?

St Ives to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the St Ives to Bedford train arrive?

St Ives to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from St Ives to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Bedford is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from St Ives to Bedford.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
7h 38m
£160–313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
12h 21m
£66–163
Drive 296.1 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Bedfordcar 296.1 mi
5h 38m
£72–104
Fly to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
9h 39m
£117–292
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hayle to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
9h 41m
£177–282
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain
9h 41m
£195–447
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from St Erth to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain
7h 19m
£105–322

St Ives to Bedford by train

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Distance: 355.2 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bedford via St Erth, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Bus Station via Viaduct, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 12h 21m.

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