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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Charlestown is to bus and line 27 bus which costs £9 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Charlestown is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Charlestown?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Old Chapel via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Charlestown?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at St Austell via St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from St Ives to Charlestown?

The distance between St Ives and Charlestown is 40 miles. The road distance is 42.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Charlestown without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £19 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from St Ives to Charlestown, including transfers.

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

St Ives to Charlestown bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from The Terrace station.

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Charlestown?

The best way to get from St Ives to Charlestown is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the St Ives to Charlestown bus arrive?

St Ives to Charlestown bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the St Ives to Charlestown train arrive?

St Ives to Charlestown train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Austell station.

Can I drive from St Ives to Charlestown?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Charlestown is 43 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from St Ives to Charlestown.

Where can I stay near Charlestown?

There are 3639+ hotels available in Charlestown.

St Ives to Charlestown - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to St Austelltrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
1h 34m
£20–35
Bus, line 27 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Bus Stationbus 14
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 27 / ...
3h 42m
£9
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Railway Stationbus 14
3h 6m
£12–19
Drive 42.3 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Charlestowncar 42.3 mi
56 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Ives to Charlestowntaxi 42.3 mi
56 min
£85–110

St Ives to Charlestown by train and bus

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1h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 39.7 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to St Austell hourly. Tickets cost £15–29 and the journey takes 47 min. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Go Cornwall Bus operates a bus from The Terrace to Railway Station hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 2h.

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