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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to St Ives is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to St Ives is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Terrace via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Swanage to St Ives?

The distance between Swanage and St Ives is 255 miles. The road distance is 185.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to St Ives without a car is to train via Castle Cary which takes 9h 30m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Swanage to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Swanage to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Swanage to St Ives?

The best way to get from Swanage to St Ives is to train via Castle Cary which takes 9h 30m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Swanage to St Ives bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swanage to St Ives train arrive?

Swanage to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Swanage to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to St Ives is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Swanage to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2943+ hotels available in St Ives.

Swanage to St Ives - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via Castle Cary
best
1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
9h 30m
£109–220
Drive 184.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to St Ivescar 184.7 mi
3h 38m
£45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
13h 5m
£73–181
Train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
9h 59m
£102–207

Swanage to St Ives by bus and train

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9h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 253 mi
Duration: 9h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to St Ives (Cornwall) via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and St Erth in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Terrace via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Foundry Square in around 13h 5m.

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