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How to get fromSt Ives to Franceby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from St Ives to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from St Erth to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    9h 52m
    €317–559

  2. Bus via Truro

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Bus Stationbus bus 14
    2. Take the bus from Truro to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    22h 17m
    €88–128

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Viaduct to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 406
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    20h 13m
    €92–157

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from St Ives to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar car
    9h 18m
    €285–355

  5. Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane NQY - CDG
    9h 48m
    €142–362

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from St Erth to London Eustontrain train Penzance - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    12h 41m
    €335–577

  7. Train via Chesterfield

    1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Chesterfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chesterfield to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    13h 37m
    €430–692

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from St Ives to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar car
    10h 34m
    €178–309

  9. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BRS - CDG
    9h 41m
    €166–395

  10. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

    1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane BRS - TLS
    9h 55m
    €157–381

  11. Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane plane NQY - BVA
    2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus bus
    10h 52m
    €115–445

St Ives to France by train and subway

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 942.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 52m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cité via St Erth, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Châtelet via Viaduct, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Bercy in around 20h 13m.

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