There are 5 ways to get from St Ives to Gloucester by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain
6h 13m£98–182Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Viaduct to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus 104
10h 39m£39–70Drive 209.9 mi
- Drive from St Ives to Gloucestercar 209.9 mi
3h 50m£53–76Fly, train
- Fly from Land's End (LEQ) to Exeter (EXT)plane LEQ - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain
5h 49m£162–489Train
- Take the train from St Erth to Gloucestertrain Penzance - Leeds
6h 18m£112–183
St Ives to Gloucester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Gloucester is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 39m.
The fastest way to get from St Ives to Gloucester is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Transport Hub via Viaduct and Golden Valley Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Gloucester via St Erth, Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between St Ives and Gloucester is 244 miles. The road distance is 211.1 miles.
The best way to get from St Ives to Gloucester without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 13m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from St Ives to Gloucester, including transfers.
St Ives to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Viaduct station.
St Ives to Gloucester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
The best way to get from St Ives to Gloucester is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 13m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 39m.
What companies run services between St Ives, Cornwall, England and Gloucester, England?
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Gloucester via St Erth, Plymouth, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Viaduct to Arle Court Tpt Hub 6 times a week. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 8h 41m.
- Website
- astroairgroup.com
Flights from Land's End to Exeter via Scilly Isles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £40–310
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from St Erth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from St Erth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from St Erth to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £110–180
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Viaduct to Arle Court Tpt Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
St Ives to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Tpt Hub station.
St Ives to Gloucester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Gloucester is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from St Ives to Gloucester.
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