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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to St Ives is to bus via Bus Station which costs £40 - £65 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to St Ives is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at The Terrace via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Watford High Street and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Queen's Park station, London Paddington, Totnes and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Watford to St Ives?

The distance between Watford and St Ives is 318 miles. The road distance is 281.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to St Ives without a car is to train via Totnes which takes 8h 1m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Watford to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Watford to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Watford to St Ives?

The best way to get from Watford to St Ives is to train via Totnes which takes 8h 1m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Watford to St Ives bus arrive?

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

Where does the Watford to St Ives train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Watford to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to St Ives is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Watford to St Ives.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Watford to St Ives by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Totnes
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Totnes to St Erthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
8h 1m
£135–249
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
11h
£40–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus 406
10h 22m
£45–81
Drive 279.8 mi
1. Drive from Watford to St Ivescar 279.8 mi
5h 1m
£71–102
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newquay Cornwall 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 32m
£136–457
Train
1. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 18m
£135–254
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
11h 26m
£245–514
Train to Exeter, fly to Land's End
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Land's End (LEQ)plane EXT - LEQ
7h 44m
£201–574

Watford to St Ives by train and subway

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Distance: 316 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a train from Watford High Street to St Ives (Cornwall) via Queens Park (London), Queen's Park station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Totnes, and St Erth in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Square once daily. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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