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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Bournemouth via St Erth, Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from St Ives to Bournemouth?

The distance between St Ives and Bournemouth is 285 miles. The road distance is 189 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from St Ives to Bournemouth, including transfers.

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

St Ives to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from St Ives to Bournemouth is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the St Ives to Bournemouth bus arrive?

St Ives to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the St Ives to Bournemouth train arrive?

St Ives to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from St Ives to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Bournemouth is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from St Ives to Bournemouth.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
7h 37m
£117–225
Drive 187.9 mi
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1. Drive from St Ives to Bournemouthcar 187.9 mi
3h 43m
£47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 805
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
11h 29m
£53–96
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
3. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
8h 53m
£80–154

St Ives to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 283.5 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Bournemouth Station via Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 11h 29m.

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