What is the cheapest way to get from Stanstead to St Ives?

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to St Ives is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 15h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanstead to St Ives?

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to St Ives is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at The Terrace via Bus Station, Church Street, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Stanstead and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Sudbury (Suffolk) and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Marks Tey, Stratford, London Paddington and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

How far is it from Stanstead to St Ives?

The distance between Stanstead and St Ives is 373 miles. The road distance is 350.7 miles.

How do I travel from Stanstead to St Ives without a car?

The best way to get from Stanstead to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 12h 26m and costs £150 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Stanstead to St Ives?

It takes approximately 12h 26m to get from Stanstead to St Ives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to St Ives bus from?

Stanstead to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to St Ives train from?

Stanstead to St Ives train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Marks Tey station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to St Ives?

The best way to get from Stanstead to St Ives is to train which takes 12h 26m and costs £150 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus via London Stansted Airport (STN), which costs £55 - £100 and takes 14h 35m.

Where does the Stanstead to St Ives bus arrive?

Stanstead to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Stanstead to St Ives train arrive?

Stanstead to St Ives train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to St Ives is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Stanstead to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2842+ hotels available in St Ives.

Stanstead to St Ives - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 41 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Stanstead to St Ives by train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
12h 26m
£154–293
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
15h 24m
£46–78
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
14h 35m
£59–98
Drive 348.7 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to St Ivescar 348.7 mi
6h 24m
£87–126
Line 41 bus, train, bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the bus from Stanway Close to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Marks Teytrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
4. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
5. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
8h 34m
£69–254
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Land'S End Airport
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Land'S End Airport (LEQ)plane STN - LEQ
10h 11m
£110–289
Line 41 bus, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stanway Close to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
4. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
11h 8m
£188–487

Stanstead to St Ives by bus and train

70Weekly Services

12h 26mAverage Duration

£154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 371.3 mi
Duration: 12h 26m

What companies run services between Stanstead, England and St Ives, Cornwall, England?

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to St Ives (Cornwall) via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, Stratford, London Paddington, and St Erth in around 12h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to The Terrace via Bus Station, Church Street, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Foundry Square in around 14h 35m.

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