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

The cheapest way to get from Woolacombe to St Ives is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Woolacombe to St Ives is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Woolacombe and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Woolacombe to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Sands and arriving at The Terrace via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Woolacombe and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Woolacombe to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Exeter St Davids and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Woolacombe to St Ives?

The distance between Woolacombe and St Ives is 179 miles. The road distance is 115.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Woolacombe to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Woolacombe to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Woolacombe to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Woolacombe to St Ives?

The best way to get from Woolacombe to St Ives is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Woolacombe to St Ives bus arrive?

Woolacombe to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Woolacombe to St Ives train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Woolacombe to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Woolacombe to St Ives is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Woolacombe to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2940+ hotels available in St Ives.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
5h 44m
£99–180
Drive 115.2 mi
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1. Drive from Woolacombe to St Ivescar 115.2 mi
2h 31m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Foundry Squarebus 406 / ...
8h 54m
£36–79

Woolacombe to St Ives by bus

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Distance: 178.3 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a vehicle from Woolacombe to St Ives (Cornwall) via Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and St Erth in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sands to The Terrace via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Foundry Square in around 8h 54m.

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