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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Reading is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Reading. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Bridge Street via Penzance Bus Station and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Reading. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Reading via St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from St Ives to Reading?

The distance between St Ives and Reading is 267 miles. The road distance is 242.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from St Ives to Reading, including transfers.

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

St Ives to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Reading?

The best way to get from St Ives to Reading is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the St Ives to Reading bus arrive?

St Ives to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reading station.

Where does the St Ives to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Reading is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from St Ives to Reading.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
5h 42m
£112–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Readingbus Ukn49 / ...
9h 30m
£35–80
Drive 241.5 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Readingcar 241.5 mi
4h 34m
£60–87
Fly, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
8h 41m
£158–451

St Ives to Reading by train

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Distance: 265.3 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to Reading every 3 hours. Tickets cost £110–200 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Reading twice daily. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 7h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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