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How to get fromSt Ives to Dorsetby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from St Ives to Dorset by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Yeovil Junctiontrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    5h 44m
    £127–228

  2. Drive 165.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St Ives to Dorsetcar car 165.8 mi
    3h 12m
    £41–59

  3. Line 17 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
    2. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus X51
    8h 32m

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  • Distance: 201.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Dorset via St Erth, Exeter St Davids, and Yeovil Junction in around 5h 44m.

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