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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Gatwick is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Gatwick is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Bus Station and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Gatwick Airport via St Erth and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from St Ives to Gatwick?

The distance between St Ives and Gatwick is 319 miles. The road distance is 279.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from St Ives to Gatwick, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from St Ives to Gatwick?

The best way to get from St Ives to Gatwick is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via Bus Station, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 33m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £310 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the St Ives to Gatwick bus arrive?

St Ives to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the St Ives to Gatwick train arrive?

St Ives to Gatwick train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from St Ives to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Gatwick is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from St Ives to Gatwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Gatwick?

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

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There are 9 ways to get from St Ives to Gatwick by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
7h 35m
£133–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn49
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk998 / ...
11h 23m
£42–65
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 805
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk998 / ...
10h 33m
£47–80
Drive 278.1 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Gatwickcar 278.1 mi
5h 17m
£70–101
Train to Exeter, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
8h 11m
£144–371
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NQY - LGW
8h 6m
£81–304
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus
9h 8m
£140–461
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, subway, train
1. Take the train from St Erth to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
3. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale Station to Victoria stationsubway
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
7h 33m
£90–330
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport 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 London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
9h 43m
£323–701

St Ives to Gatwick by train

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Distance: 317 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Gatwick Airport via St Erth and Reading in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in around 10h 33m.

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