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

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 14h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs £95 - £140.

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

No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Lancaster, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

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

The distance between Carnforth and St Ives (Cornwall) is 425 miles. The road distance is 392.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnforth to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs £85 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Carnforth to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

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

Carnforth to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.

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

The best way to get from Carnforth to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs £85 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 14h 7m.

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

St Ives (Cornwall) is 1h ahead of Carnforth. It is currently 6:58 PM in Carnforth and 7:58 PM in St Ives (Cornwall).

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

Carnforth to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to St Ives (Cornwall) is 393 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Carnforth to St Ives (Cornwall).

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

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Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

There are 3639+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).

Carnforth to St Ives (Cornwall) - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Carnforth to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erth
10h 43m
£88–355
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
14h 7m
£34–106
Drive 390.4 mi
1. Drive from Carnforth to St Ives (Cornwall)390.4 mi
6h 35m
£97–141
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)MAN - NQY
7h 10m
£91–257
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to St Erth
12h 3m
£179–359
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Cornwall College106 / ...
15h 2m
£46–115
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Shipley
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LBA - NQY
10h 26m
£99–299
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth
8h 48m
£158–459
Train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LPL - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to St Erth
9h 40m
£115–352

Carnforth to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

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10h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 422.8 mi
Duration: 10h 43m

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

You can take a train from Carnforth to St Ives (Cornwall) via Lancaster, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carnforth to Harbour Hotel via Lancaster, Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 14h 7m.

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