What is the cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance?

The cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance?

The fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £21 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives (Cornwall) and Penzance?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harbour Hotel and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

Is there a direct train between St Ives (Cornwall) and Penzance?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Penzance. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance?

The distance between St Ives (Cornwall) and Penzance is 10 miles. The road distance is 8.9 miles.

How do I travel from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance without a car?

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs £4 - £9.

How long does it take to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance?

The train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance takes 23 min including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance bus from?

St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from Harbour Hotel station.

Where do I catch the St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance?

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance is to train which takes 23 min and costs £4 - £9. Alternatively, you can line 17 bus, which costs £3 and takes 41 min.

Where does the St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance bus arrive?

St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance is 9 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance.

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St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 17 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzancetrain St Ives
23 min
£4–9
Line 17 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harbour Hotel to Bus Stationbus 17 / ...
41 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzancetaxi 8.8 mi
16 min
£21–26
Drive 8.8 mi
1. Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzancecar 8.8 mi
16 min
£3–4
Train via St Erth
1. Take the train from St Ives (Cornwall) to St Erthtrain St Ives
2. Take the train from St Erth to Penzancetrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
42 min
£4–8

St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance by train

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Distance: 9.7 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between St Ives (Cornwall), England and Penzance, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance once daily. Tickets cost £4–9 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Go Cornwall Bus operates a bus from Harbour Hotel to Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 41 min.

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