What is the cheapest way to get from St Ives to Exeter Central?

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Exeter Central is to bus which costs £19 - £65 and takes 6h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Ives to Exeter Central?

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Exeter Central is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Exeter Central?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Exeter Central. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Exeter Central?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Exeter Central. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Exeter St Davids via St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from St Ives to Exeter Central?

The distance between St Ives and Exeter Central is 130 miles. The road distance is 107.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Exeter Central without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from St Ives to Exeter Central?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from St Ives to Exeter Central, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Exeter Central bus from?

St Ives to Exeter Central bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Exeter Central train from?

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Exeter Central?

The best way to get from St Ives to Exeter Central is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the St Ives to Exeter Central bus arrive?

St Ives to Exeter Central bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the St Ives to Exeter Central train arrive?

St Ives to Exeter Central train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from St Ives to Exeter Central?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Exeter Central is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from St Ives to Exeter Central.

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

Book your St Ives to Exeter Central train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Exeter Central?

There are 1547+ hotels available in Exeter Central.

St Ives to Exeter Central - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

How to get fromSt Ives to Exeter Central

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 4 ways to get from St Ives to Exeter Central by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 46m
£57–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 406 / ...
6h 29m
£19–63
Drive 107.1 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Exeter Centralcar 107.1 mi
1h 55m
£27–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Railway Stationbus 14
2. Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
5h 3m
£48–93

St Ives to Exeter Central by train and foot

133Weekly Services

3h 46mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from St Ives to Exeter Central.

Launch map view

Distance: 129.1 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 4h 35m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.