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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Torquay is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Torquay is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £25 - £40.

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

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Torquay station. However, there are services departing from Harbour Hotel and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

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

No, there is no direct train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Torquay. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Newton Abbot via St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

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

The distance between St Ives (Cornwall) and Torquay is 117 miles. The road distance is 105.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Torquay, including transfers.

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

St Ives (Cornwall) to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Torquay is to train which takes 4h and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 6h 19m.

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

St Ives (Cornwall) to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel station.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives (Cornwall) to Torquay is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

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St Ives (Cornwall) to Torquay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Newton Abbottrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
4h
£49–96
Drive 104.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Torquaycar 104.8 mi
2h 5m
£26–37
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Harbour Hotel to Railway Stationbus 14
2. Take the train from Truro to Newton Abbottrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
5h 16m
£40–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotelbus 404
6h 19m
£26–61

St Ives (Cornwall) to Torquay by train and bus

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Distance: 116.5 mi
Duration: 4h

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel once daily. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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