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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Porthtowan is to line 14 bus which costs £3 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Porthtowan is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £35 - £50.

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

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Porthtowan. However, there are services departing from Harbour Hotel and arriving at Porthtowan Turn via Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

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

The distance between St Ives (Cornwall) and Porthtowan is 21 miles. The road distance is 18 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Porthtowan without a car is to train and line 315 bus which takes 2h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Porthtowan, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives (Cornwall) to Porthtowan is 18 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Porthtowan.

Where can I stay near Porthtowan?

There are 4294+ hotels available in Porthtowan.

St Ives (Cornwall) to Porthtowan - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 315 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Porthtowan by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 315 bus
best
1. Take the train from St Ives (Cornwall) to St Erthtrain
2. Take the train from St Erth to Redruthtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Porthtowan Turnbus 315
2h 12m
Line 14 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harbour Hotel to Railway Stationbus 14
2h 48m
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Ives (Cornwall) to Porthtowantaxi 17.9 mi
25 min
£35–50
Drive 17.9 mi
1. Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Porthtowancar 17.9 mi
25 min
£5–7

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Distance: 20.9 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

Go Cornwall Bus operates a bus from Harbour Hotel to Railway Station hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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