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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to St Ives is to train and bus which costs £55 - £120 and takes 12h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to St Ives is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via West Ham station, London Paddington and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Basildon to St Ives?

The distance between Basildon and St Ives is 332 miles. The road distance is 308.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs £140 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Basildon to St Ives, including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Basildon to St Ives?

The best way to get from Basildon to St Ives is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs £140 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £230 and takes 12h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £260 - £800 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Basildon to St Ives train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basildon to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to St Ives is 308 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Basildon to St Ives.

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

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Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2850+ hotels available in St Ives.

Basildon to St Ives - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 43m
£145–296
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Brentwood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
12h 59m
£59–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus 406
12h 58m
£65–228
Drive 306.3 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to St Ivescar 306.3 mi
6h 1m
£75–108
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LCY - NQY
9h 39m
£261–792
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
9h 16m
£156–508
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
7h 35m
£62–377
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LTN - NQY
10h 30m
£93–432

Basildon to St Ives by train and subway

76Weekly Services

10h 43mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 329.6 mi
Duration: 10h 43m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to St Erth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–250 and the journey takes 7h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 8h 23m.

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