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How to get fromSt Ives to South Downsby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from St Ives to South Downs by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St Erth to Readingtrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Guildfordtrain train Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
    8h 11m
    £135–281

  2. Drive 233.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St Ives to South Downscar car 233.6 mi
    4h 36m
    £57–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Bus Stationbus bus 14
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus bus B20
    9h 26m
    £78–153

  4. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    10h 24m
    £117–247

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Bus Stationbus bus 14
    2. Take the bus from Truro to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    13h 39m
    £72–135

St Ives to South Downs by train and bus

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between St Ives, Cornwall, England and South Downs, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Greenway Lane via St Erth, Reading, Guildford, Petersfield, and Station in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to South Downs via Bus Station and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 9h 26m.

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