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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Leicester is to bus via Bristol which costs £40 - £65 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Leicester is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Truro and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Leicester. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Leicester via St Erth, Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from St Ives to Leicester?

The distance between St Ives and Leicester is 334 miles. The road distance is 291.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Leicester without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 55m and costs £160 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from St Ives to Leicester, including transfers.

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

St Ives to Leicester bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from The Terrace station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from St Ives to Leicester?

The best way to get from St Ives to Leicester is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 55m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 13h, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £240 and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the St Ives to Leicester bus arrive?

St Ives to Leicester bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the St Ives to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Leicester is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from St Ives to Leicester.

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

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
7h 55m
£163–268
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Bus Stationbus 14
2. Take the bus from Truro to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
13h
£40–65
Drive 289.6 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Leicestercar 289.6 mi
5h 21m
£71–102
Fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane NQY - EMA
11h 8m
£85–240
Train
1. Take the train from Hayle to Birmingham New Streettrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
8h 8m
£174–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
13h 25m
£66–153
Fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NQY - BHX
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
9h 23m
£88–252
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from St Erth to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
4. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
8h 16m
£115–264

St Ives to Leicester by train

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Distance: 332.3 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Leicester via St Erth, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Truro and Bristol Bus Station in around 13h.

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