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

The cheapest way to get from Taunton to St Ives is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taunton to St Ives is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Taunton and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Taunton to St Ives. However, there are services departing from County Hall and arriving at The Terrace via Plymouth Coach Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Taunton and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Taunton to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at St Erth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Taunton to St Ives?

The distance between Taunton and St Ives is 160 miles. The road distance is 136 miles.

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

The best way to get from Taunton to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Taunton to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Taunton to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

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

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

Train or bus from Taunton to St Ives?

The best way to get from Taunton to St Ives is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Taunton to St Ives bus arrive?

Taunton to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Taunton to St Ives train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Taunton to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to St Ives is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Taunton to St Ives.

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

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Where can I stay near St Ives?

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There are 3 ways to get from Taunton to St Ives by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
4h 37m
£73–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Foundry Squarebus 406 / ...
6h 5m
£33–78
Drive 135.2 mi
1. Drive from Taunton to St Ivescar 135.2 mi
2h 38m
£33–48

Taunton to St Ives by train and bus

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Distance: 159.1 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Taunton to St Erth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to The Terrace via Plymouth Coach Station and Foundry Square in around 6h 5m.

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