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 which costs £50 - £95 and takes 13h 44m.

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 £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Stansted. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Flagstone Paving via Viaduct, Railway Station Azalea Drive and The Portobello Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

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 Borough Green & Wrotham via St Erth, Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from St Ives to Stansted?

The distance between St Ives and Stansted is 338 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 55m and costs £160 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from St Ives to Stansted, including transfers.

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

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

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.

Train or bus from St Ives to Stansted?

The best way to get from St Ives to Stansted is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs £160 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 13h 9m.

Where does the St Ives to Stansted bus arrive?

St Ives to Stansted bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

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 17071+ hotels available in Stansted.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from St Ives to Stansted 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 London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
7h 55m
£161–317
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Bus Stationbus 14
2. Take the bus from Truro to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
13h 44m
£53–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 406
13h 9m
£67–162
Drive 304.3 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Stanstedcar 304.3 mi
5h 18m
£75–108

St Ives to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

13h 9mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.5 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Stansted via St Erth, London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, and Borough Green & Wrotham in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Viaduct to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals twice daily. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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