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How to get fromWells to St Ivesby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain train Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
    5h 26m
    £132–215

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ilminster Road Buswaybus bus 374
    2. Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49 / ...
    7h 58m
    £23–33

  3. Drive  162.8 mi

    1. Drive from Wells to St Ivescar car 162.8 mi
    3h 17m
    £41–59

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 374
    2. Take the train from Taunton to St Erthtrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    8h 6m
    £73–129

  5. Bus via Truro

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 375
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Terracebus bus 14
    9h 16m
    £30–46

Wells to St Ives by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Terrace via Ilminster Road Busway, Taunton BP Garage, and Bus Station in around 7h 58m.

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