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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus via Truro which costs £12 - £20 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

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

The distance between Exeter and St Ives (Cornwall) is 129 miles. The road distance is 107.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall) bus from?

Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall) bus arrive?

Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Foundry Square station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall) is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall).

Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

There are 2936+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).

Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Exeter 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
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
3h 40m
£59–112
Bus via Truro
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Trurobus Uk049
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Harbour Hotelbus 14
5h 13m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Foundry Squarebus 406 / ...
4h 16m
£25–57
Drive 106.6 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall)car 106.6 mi
1h 53m
£27–38

Exeter to St Ives (Cornwall) by train and bus

152Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.2 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Foundry Square every 4 hours. Tickets cost £22–55 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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