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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Stansted is to bus and train via Truro which costs £50 - £85 and takes 13h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Stansted is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Stansted. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Longfield via St Erth, Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from St Ives to Stansted?

The distance between St Ives and Stansted is 336 miles. The road distance is 306.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £160 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from St Ives to Stansted, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the St Ives to Stansted train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Stansted is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from St Ives to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 16474+ hotels available in Stansted.

St Ives to Stansted - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from St Ives to Stansted by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
7h 38m
£166–297
Bus, train via Truro
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Bus Stationbus 14
2. Take the bus from Truro to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain
13h 28m
£54–84
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 406
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
12h 33m
£66–106
Drive 304.4 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Stanstedcar 304.4 mi
5h 18m
£77–111
Fly, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
9h 10m
£154–415

St Ives to Stansted by bus, subway, and train

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Distance: 334.1 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to London Paddington every 3 hours. Tickets cost £120–230 and the journey takes 5h.

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