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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to St Ives (Cornwall) is to fly and train which costs £75 - £320 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train and fly which takes 7h 26m and costs £85 - £340.

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

The distance between Edinburgh and St Ives (Cornwall) is 637 miles. The road distance is 544.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 10h 58m and costs £75 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 10h 58m to get from Edinburgh to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

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

St Ives (Cornwall) is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 5:51 AM in Edinburgh and 6:51 AM in St Ives (Cornwall).

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

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to St Ives (Cornwall) is 544 miles. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Edinburgh to St Ives (Cornwall).

Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

There are 3699+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).

Edinburgh to St Ives (Cornwall) - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, 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 Edinburgh Waverley to St Erthtrain Edinburgh - Penzance
10h 58m
£75–340
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
8h 42m
£60–274
Drive 541.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to St Ives (Cornwall)car 541.3 mi
9h 27m
£129–187
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
8h 29m
£78–316
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain
14h 6m
£167–461
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane GLA - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
7h 26m
£87–335
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
7h 49m
£108–398
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
4. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
9h 24m
£68–267

Edinburgh to St Ives (Cornwall) by train and bus

5Weekly Services

14h 6mAverage Duration

£167Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to St Ives (Cornwall).

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Distance: 633 mi
Duration: 10h 58m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to St Erth once daily. Tickets cost £75–340 and the journey takes 10h 28m.

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