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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Brighton is to bus and train which costs £65 - £140 and takes 12h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Brighton is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Brighton. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Preston Circus via Viaduct and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Brighton. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Brighton via St Erth, London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from St Ives to Brighton?

The distance between St Ives and Brighton is 359 miles. The road distance is 277.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs £160 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from St Ives to Brighton, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Brighton?

The best way to get from St Ives to Brighton is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs £160 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the St Ives to Brighton bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Ives to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Brighton is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from St Ives to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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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 Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
7h 50m
£161–323
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Preston Circusbus 025
11h 34m
£65–163
Drive 276 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Brightoncar 276 mi
5h 13m
£68–98
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 Brightontrain
9h 53m
£196–447
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
9h 11m
£133–286
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Bus Stationbus 14
2. Take the bus from Truro to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus
3. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Brightontrain
12h 27m
£66–139
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from St Ives (Cornwall) to St Erthtrain
2. Take the train from St Erth to Trurotrain
3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NQY - LGW
5h 57m
£89–255
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NQY - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
9h 55m
£178–376
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NQY - LCY
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain
10h 43m
£275–635

St Ives to Brighton by train

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Distance: 356.4 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Brighton via St Erth, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Preston Circus via Viaduct and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 34m.

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