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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Stanstead is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 16h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Stanstead is to drive which takes 6h 23m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Stanway Close via Viaduct, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from St Erth and arriving at Colchester via London Paddington and Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from St Ives to Stanstead?

The distance between St Ives and Stanstead is 381 miles. The road distance is 350.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Stanstead without a car is to train which takes 10h 23m and costs £160 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from St Ives to Stanstead, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Stanstead?

The best way to get from St Ives to Stanstead is to train which takes 10h 23m and costs £160 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via London Stansted Airport (STN), which costs £70 - £170 and takes 15h 14m.

Where does the St Ives to Stanstead bus arrive?

St Ives to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the St Ives to Stanstead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Stanstead is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from St Ives to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 493+ hotels available in Stanstead.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
10h 23m
£169–333
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn49
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus Uk950
16h 30m
£53–89
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
15h 14m
£70–169
Drive 348.5 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Stansteadcar 348.5 mi
6h 23m
£85–123

St Ives to Stanstead by bus and train

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10h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 378.5 mi
Duration: 10h 23m

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

You can take a bus from The Terrace to Stanway Close via Interchange, St Erth, London Paddington, Shenfield, Colchester, The Bricklayers Arms, and Bus Station in around 10h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Stanway Close via Viaduct, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 15h 14m.

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