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How to get fromSt Ives to Bournemouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from St Ives to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St Erth to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 23m
    £125–255

  2. Drive 187.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St Ives to Bournemouthcar car 187.9 mi
    3h 41m
    £46–67

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Railway Stationbus bus 14
    2. Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    4. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 59m
    £73–154

  4. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    8h 8m
    £99–204

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 406
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    11h 49m
    £70–178

St Ives to Bournemouth by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bournemouth via St Erth, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Bournemouth Station via Viaduct and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 49m.

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