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

The cheapest way to get from Wells to St Ives is to bus via Truro which costs £25 - £45 and takes 9h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wells to St Ives is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Wells and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Wells to St Ives. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at The Terrace via Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Wells and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Wells to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Exeter St Davids and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Wells to St Ives?

The distance between Wells and St Ives is 200 miles. The road distance is 163.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wells to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Wells to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Wells to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Wells to St Ives?

The best way to get from Wells to St Ives is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Truro, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Wells to St Ives bus arrive?

Wells to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Truro station.

Where does the Wells to St Ives train arrive?

Wells to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Wells to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Wells to St Ives is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Wells to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2940+ hotels available in St Ives.

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There are 5 ways to get from Wells to St Ives by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
5h 25m
£111–198
Bus via Truro
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus Uk049
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Terracebus 14
9h 29m
£26–41
Drive 162.8 mi
1. Drive from Wells to St Ivescar 162.8 mi
3h 17m
£40–58
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
2. Take the train from Taunton to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
8h 4m
£76–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 104
10h 6m
£41–91

Wells to St Ives by bus

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9h 29mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a vehicle from Wells to St Ives (Cornwall) via Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and St Erth in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to The Terrace via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 29m.

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