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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Stroud is to bus via Bristol which costs £29 - £50 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Stroud is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Stroud?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Stroud. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Merrywalks via Truro, Broadmead, Rock Street and Sainsbury's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Stroud?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Stroud. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via St Erth, Plymouth and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from St Ives to Stroud?

The distance between St Ives and Stroud is 268 miles. The road distance is 208.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Stroud without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 5m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from St Ives to Stroud, including transfers.

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

St Ives to Stroud bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from The Terrace station.

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Stroud?

The best way to get from St Ives to Stroud is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 5m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 11h 23m.

Where does the St Ives to Stroud bus arrive?

St Ives to Stroud bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the St Ives to Stroud train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives to Stroud?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Stroud is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from St Ives to Stroud.

How do I get a train ticket from St Ives to Stroud?

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Where can I stay near Stroud?

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 5m
£130–214
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Bus Stationbus 14
2. Take the bus from Truro to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk049
11h 23m
£29–49
Drive 207.2 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Stroudcar 207.2 mi
3h 50m
£51–73
Train
1. Take the train from Hayle to Gloucestertrain Penzance - Leeds
7h 44m
£146–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 104
11h 27m
£51–119

St Ives to Stroud by train

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Distance: 266.3 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Stroud (Glos) via St Erth, Plymouth, and Cheltenham Spa in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Merrywalks via Truro, Bristol Bus Station, Broadmead, Rock Street, May Lane Bus Station, and Sainsbury's in around 11h 23m.

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