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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Dover is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 14h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Dover is to drive which takes 6h 2m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Dover. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Pencester Road via Viaduct and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Dover. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Dover Priory via St Erth, Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from St Ives to Dover?

The distance between St Ives and Dover is 383 miles. The road distance is 351.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 13m and costs £150 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from St Ives to Dover, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Dover?

The best way to get from St Ives to Dover is to train via London which takes 8h 13m and costs £150 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the St Ives to Dover bus arrive?

St Ives to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the St Ives to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Dover is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from St Ives to Dover.

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

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St Ives to Dover - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
8h 13m
£159–305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 406
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Pencester Roadbus 007
14h 30m
£62–107
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 Victoria to Dover Priorytrain
13h 33m
£71–126
Drive 349.3 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Dovercar 349.3 mi
6h 2m
£86–124
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 London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
9h 42m
£184–511
Train
1. Take the train from St Erth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
9h 13m
£160–305
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 Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
10h 33m
£283–692
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
11h 24m
£144–389
Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
8h 3m
£100–311

Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 380.5 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Dover Priory via St Erth, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Pencester Road via Viaduct, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 14h 30m.

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