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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train and bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £70.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

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

No, there is no direct train from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

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

The distance between Poole and St Ives (Cornwall) is 222 miles. The road distance is 183.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs £45 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

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

Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

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

Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

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

The best way to get from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £130 and takes 12h.

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

Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

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

Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall).

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

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Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

There are 2638+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).

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

There are 5 ways to get from Poole 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 Poole to Weymouth
2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth
8h 21m
£50–195
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouth
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Station44A
3. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Cornwall College106 / ...
12h 23m
£24–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Albert Pier RoadUkn49
12h
£34–121
Drive 182.7 mi
1. Drive from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall)182.7 mi
3h 29m
£46–66
Train via Castle Cary
1. Take the train from Poole to Upwey
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Cary
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth
8h 51m
£101–268

Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) by train and bus

122Weekly Services

8h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 221 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Harbour Hotel via Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, St Erth, and Interchange in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Harbour Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 12h.

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