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How to get fromSt Ives to Channel Islandsby car, car ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from St Ives to Channel Islands by car, car ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from St Ives to Poolecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Jersey St Heliercarferry car ferry
    8h 35m
    $340–467

  2. Train, fly to Guernsey Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane plane EXT - GCI
    5h 58m
    $190–529

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    4. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain train
    5. Take the car ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    12h 59m
    $303–530

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 406
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus bus 035
    3. Take the car ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    16h 52m
    $259–464

  5. Train, fly to Jersey Airport

    1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane plane EXT - JER
    6h 3m
    $240–449

Exeter (EXT) to Jersey Airport (JER) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 495.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between St Ives, Cornwall, England and Channel Islands, Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from St Ives to Channel Islands. However, you can drive to Poole, take the car ferry to Guernsey St Peter Port, then take the car ferry to Jersey St Helier. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Guernsey St Peter Port via St Erth, Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, Upwey, Poole, and Poole in around 12h 59m.

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