What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 9h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Reading and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The distance between Basingstoke and St Ives (Cornwall) is 254 miles. The road distance is 230.9 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 6h 28m and costs £75 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall)?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall) train from?

Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train via Exeter which takes 6h 28m and costs £75 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 9h 25m.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and St Ives (Cornwall)?

St Ives (Cornwall) is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 9:50 PM in Basingstoke and 10:50 PM in St Ives (Cornwall).

Where does the Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall)?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall) is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall).

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall)?

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Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

There are 2643+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).

Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St DavidsLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St ErthExeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 28m
£80–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Albert Pier RoadUkn49 / ...
9h 25m
£27–65
Drive 229.5 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall)229.5 mi
4h 5m
£58–83
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to St ErthLondon Paddington - Penzance / ...
8h 48m
£79–145
Bus via Truro
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bus Station504
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Harbour HotelT2
10h 8m

Basingstoke to St Ives (Cornwall) by train and bus

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6h 28mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.3 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and St Ives (Cornwall), England?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Harbour Hotel via Exeter St Davids, St Erth, and Interchange in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Albert Pier Road hourly. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 7h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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