What is the cheapest way to get from St Ives to Cheddar Gorge?

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Cheddar Gorge is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 11h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Ives to Cheddar Gorge?

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Cheddar Gorge is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Cheddar Gorge?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Cheddar Gorge. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Shute Shelve Hill via Viaduct and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Cheddar Gorge?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Cheddar Gorge. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Yatton via St Erth and Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from St Ives to Cheddar Gorge?

The distance between St Ives and Cheddar Gorge is 204 miles. The road distance is 164 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Cheddar Gorge without a car is to train via Taunton which takes 5h 56m and costs £110 - £210.

How long does it take to get from St Ives to Cheddar Gorge?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from St Ives to Cheddar Gorge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Cheddar Gorge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the St Ives to Cheddar Gorge train from?

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Cheddar Gorge?

The best way to get from St Ives to Cheddar Gorge is to train via Taunton which takes 5h 56m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Plymouth, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the St Ives to Cheddar Gorge bus arrive?

St Ives to Cheddar Gorge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the St Ives to Cheddar Gorge train arrive?

St Ives to Cheddar Gorge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from St Ives to Cheddar Gorge?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Cheddar Gorge is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from St Ives to Cheddar Gorge.

Where can I stay near Cheddar Gorge?

There are 2672+ hotels available in Cheddar Gorge.

St Ives to Cheddar Gorge - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Taunton
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Tauntontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Taunton to Yattontrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 56m
£111–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Bus Stationbus 14
2. Take the bus from Truro to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk049
11h 2m
£27–45
Bus via Plymouth
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Shute Shelve Hillbus Fal
7h 3m
£32–59
Drive 163 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Cheddar Gorgecar 163 mi
3h 7m
£40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Hayle to Weston-super-Maretrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
7h 27m
£85–167

St Ives to Cheddar Gorge by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 203.2 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cheddar Gorge via St Erth, Taunton, and Yatton in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Cheddar Gorge via Viaduct, Plymouth Coach Station, and Shute Shelve Hill in around 7h 3m.

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