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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to London is to bus via Truro which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to London is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and London?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to London station. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals via Viaduct. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and London?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to London. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at London Paddington via St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from St Ives to London?

The distance between St Ives and London is 303 miles. The road distance is 278.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to London without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £130 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from St Ives to London, including transfers.

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

St Ives to London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Viaduct station.

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives to London?

The best way to get from St Ives to London is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £130 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the St Ives to London bus arrive?

St Ives to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the St Ives to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives to London?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to London is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from St Ives to London.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
6h 11m
£132–263
Bus via Truro
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Bus Stationbus 14
2. Take the bus from Truro to London Victoriabus Uk049
11h 10m
£38–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 406
10h 2m
£58–143
Drive 277 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Londoncar 277 mi
5h 9m
£68–98
Train, fly
1. Take the train from St Erth to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
6h 23m
£74–261

St Ives to London by train

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Distance: 300.8 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to London Paddington every 3 hours. Tickets cost £130–260 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Viaduct to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals twice daily. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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