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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Portsmouth is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £85.

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

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Harbour Hotel and arriving at St Georges Square via Viaduct and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

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

No, there is no direct train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via St Erth and Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

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

The distance between St Ives (Cornwall) and Portsmouth is 281 miles. The road distance is 234 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Portsmouth, including transfers.

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

St Ives (Cornwall) to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Viaduct station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Portsmouth is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 11h 56m.

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

St Ives (Cornwall) to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives (Cornwall) to Portsmouth is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Portsmouth.

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St Ives (Cornwall) to Portsmouth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Westbury (Wilts)train Penzance - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
7h 27m
£122–238
Drive 232.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Portsmouthcar 232.6 mi
4h 20m
£57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus 030
11h 56m
£65–163
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
8h
£114–243
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Harbour Hotel to Bus Stationbus 14
2. Take the bus from Truro to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Bath Spa to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
12h
£66–121

St Ives (Cornwall) to Portsmouth by train

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7h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279.4 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Portsmouth & Southsea via St Erth and Westbury (Wilts) in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Hotel to St Georges Square via Viaduct and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 56m.

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