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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Plymouth is to bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Plymouth is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Viaduct. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Plymouth via St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from St Ives to Plymouth?

The distance between St Ives and Plymouth is 77 miles. The road distance is 76.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from St Ives to Plymouth, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Plymouth?

The best way to get from St Ives to Plymouth is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the St Ives to Plymouth bus arrive?

St Ives to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the St Ives to Plymouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Plymouth is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from St Ives to Plymouth.

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St Ives to Plymouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from St Ives to Plymouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2h 22m
£32–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
3h 57m
£17–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Railway Stationbus 14
2. Take the train from Truro to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
3h 38m
£27–48
Drive 76.3 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Plymouthcar 76.3 mi
1h 35m
£19–27

St Ives to Plymouth by train

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Distance: 76.9 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Viaduct to Plymouth Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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