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

The cheapest way to get from Stroud to St Ives is to bus via Bristol which costs £29 - £50 and takes 11h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stroud to St Ives is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Stroud and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at The Terrace via Transport Hub, Arle Court Transport Hub and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Stroud and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Stroud to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Swindon and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Stroud to St Ives?

The distance between Stroud and St Ives is 271 miles. The road distance is 208.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stroud to St Ives without a car is to train via Swindon which takes 6h 35m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Stroud to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Stroud to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.

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

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

Train or bus from Stroud to St Ives?

The best way to get from Stroud to St Ives is to train via Swindon which takes 6h 35m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 19m.

Where does the Stroud to St Ives bus arrive?

Stroud to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Foundry Square station.

Where does the Stroud to St Ives train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stroud to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to St Ives is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Stroud to St Ives.

How do I get a train ticket from Stroud to St Ives?

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Train via Swindon
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
6h 35m
£112–235
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus Uk049
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Terracebus 14
11h 29m
£30–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Foundry Squarebus 104
11h 19m
£52–119
Drive 207 mi
1. Drive from Stroud to St Ivescar 207 mi
3h 49m
£51–73
Train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Hayletrain Leeds - Penzance
7h 18m
£148–223

Stroud to St Ives by train

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Distance: 269.2 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swindon to St Erth once daily. Tickets cost £100–210 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Foundry Square twice daily. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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