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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 Derby

    best
    1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    12h 28m
    €395–642

  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 13m
    €78–128

  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
    €92–152

  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
    €284–353

  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 35m
    €142–352

  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 29m
    €327–567

  7. 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

  8. 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 36m
    €166–385

  9. 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 54m
    €152–381

  10. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane BRS - NCE
    10h 15m
    €180–396

  11. Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane NQY - NTE
    13h 45m
    €122–382

St Ives to France by train and subway

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration12h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€395Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,193.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 28m

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, Plymouth, Derby, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 12h 28m. 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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