There are 5 ways to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cotswolds by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Plymouth to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 9m£129–195Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Viaduct to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus 104
12h 24m£42–73Drive 218.8 mi
- Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cotswoldscar 218.8 mi
3h 59m£54–78Train via Bristol
- Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain
8h 5m£101–186Train #2
- Take the train from Hayle to Gloucestertrain Penzance - Leeds
8h 21m£116–186
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cotswolds is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 24m.
The fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cotswolds is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Harbour Hotel and arriving at Combend Farm via Viaduct, Golden Valley Hotel and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via St Erth and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between St Ives (Cornwall) and Cotswolds is 259 miles. The road distance is 220.1 miles.
The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cotswolds without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cotswolds, including transfers.
St Ives (Cornwall) to Cotswolds bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Viaduct station.
St Ives (Cornwall) to Cotswolds train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cotswolds is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 24m.
What companies run services between St Ives (Cornwall), England and Cotswolds, England?
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cotswolds via St Erth, Plymouth, and Cheltenham Spa in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Viaduct to Arle Court Tpt Hub twice daily. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 8h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from St Erth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from St Erth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from St Erth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from St Erth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Hayle to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £110–180
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Viaduct to Arle Court Tpt Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
St Ives (Cornwall) to Cotswolds bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Tpt Hub station.
St Ives (Cornwall) to Cotswolds train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between St Ives (Cornwall) to Cotswolds is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cotswolds.
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