What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to St Ives?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to St Ives is to bus via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to St Ives?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to St Ives is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station / York Road and arriving at The Terrace via London Victoria and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to St Ives. However, there are services departing from London Waterloo and arriving at St Erth via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to St Ives?

The distance between Waterloo Station and St Ives is 302 miles. The road distance is 278.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to St Ives without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 7h 39m and costs £120 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to St Ives?

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Waterloo Station to St Ives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to St Ives bus from?

Waterloo Station to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to St Ives train from?

Waterloo Station to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train, bus or fly from Waterloo Station to St Ives?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to St Ives is to train via Exeter which takes 7h 39m and costs £120 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 10h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £250 - £600 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to St Ives bus arrive?

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

Where does the Waterloo Station to St Ives train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to St Ives is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Waterloo Station to St Ives.

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

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Where can I stay near St Ives?

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Waterloo Station to St Ives - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Waterloo Station to St Ives by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
7h 39m
£129–272
Bus via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
12h 42m
£43–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Foundry Squarebus 406
10h 24m
£58–144
Drive 277.3 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to St Ivescar 277.3 mi
5h 12m
£68–98
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
8h 12m
£170–414
Train
1. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
9h 47m
£135–276
Fly from London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
6h 56m
£78–254
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LTN - NQY
9h 25m
£125–317
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LCY - NQY
9h 17m
£255–602

Waterloo Station to St Ives by train and bus

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Distance: 300 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from London Waterloo to The Terrace via Exeter St Davids, St Erth, and Interchange in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Foundry Square twice daily. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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