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 £23 - £40 and takes 5h 58m.

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 Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

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 51m.

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 51m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m 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 Interchange 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 51m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 58m.

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?

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Where can I stay near Exeter Central?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 51m
£52–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Bampfylde Streetbus 406 / ...
5h 58m
£23–38
Drive 107.2 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Exeter Centralcar 107.2 mi
1h 55m
£27–39
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 6m
£43–83

St Ives to Exeter Central by train and foot

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Distance: 129.1 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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 £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Bampfylde Street 3 times a day. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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